Complaints
310
Crashes
41
Fires
3
Injuries
19
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#144 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:38,000 mi
Crash-related:13
#235 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
#311 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Avg mileage:83,334 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 44 | 13 | — | 38,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 35 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 11 | — | — | 83,334 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 11 | 3 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 | — | — | 88,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 8 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 6 | 2 | — | 98,200 mi | |
| SEATS | 6 | — | — | 103,725 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 6 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 6 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 6 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 5 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 4 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 3 | — | 1 | 194,700 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | — |
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