Complaints
70
Crashes
2
Fires
13
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#19 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Fires:8
#25 complaints
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
#34 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Fires:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 9 | — | 8 | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 5 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 96,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 250,000 mi |
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