Complaints
21
Crashes
2
Fires
6
Injuries
4
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#16 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Fires:4
#22 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Fires:1
#31 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:189,654 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 6 | — | 4 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 189,654 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 1 | — | — | — |
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