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.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 2 | 1 | — | 86,394 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — |
Other Chevrolet Cavalier Years
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