1987 Chevrolet Cavalier Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier.

19861988
Complaints
27
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#15 complaints

STEERING:RACK AND PINION

#22 complaints

SEAT BELTS

#32 complaints

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
STEERING:RACK AND PINION5
SEAT BELTS2
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE2
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR21
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR2
TIRES2186,394 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
POWER TRAIN1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY1
SEATS1
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER11
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES1
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY1

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