Complaints
392
Crashes
42
Fires
12
Injuries
36
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#157 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:81,846 mi
#223 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Crash-related:22
#318 complaints
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
Avg mileage:113,000 mi
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 57 | — | — | 81,846 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 23 | 22 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 18 | — | 2 | 113,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 18 | 2 | — | 81,134 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 18 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 16 | — | 2 | 107,002 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 8 | — | 1 | 62,503 mi | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 7 | — | — | 77,500 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 5 | — | — | 149,000 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 5 | 1 | — | 72,012 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | 1 | — | 179,850 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 4 | — | 3 | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 3 | — | — | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
57
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,846
Air Bags:Frontal
23
complaints
Crashes
22
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
113,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
18
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,134
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
18
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
107,002
Automatic Transmission
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
62,503
Electrical System:Horn
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,500
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
149,000
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,012
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
179,850
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1995 Chevrolet Cavalier — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier has 392 NHTSA complaints, 42 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine with 57 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (57 complaints, avg 81,846 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (23 complaints); Electrical System:Ignition:Switch (18 complaints, avg 113,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 92,939 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier?
NHTSA complaints for the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier include 42 crash-related reports, 12 fire reports, 36 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Cavalier reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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