Complaints
748
Crashes
73
Fires
10
Injuries
65
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#149 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:40,224 mi
Crash-related:1
#248 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Avg mileage:121,146 mi
Crash-related:26
#341 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Avg mileage:67,050 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 49 | 1 | — | 40,224 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 48 | 26 | — | 121,146 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 41 | — | — | 67,050 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 36 | 4 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 33 | 1 | — | 88,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 24 | 7 | — | 76,621 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 24 | 1 | — | 22,732 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 24 | — | — | 132,875 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 22 | — | 4 | 96,603 mi | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 17 | 1 | — | 87,149 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 15 | — | — | 101,710 mi | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 14 | 1 | — | 111,667 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 13 | 1 | 1 | 50,107 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 12 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 12 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 | — | — | 54,163 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 11 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 10 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 9 | — | — | 112,705 mi | |
| SEATS | 9 | 4 | — | 39,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 8 | 1 | — | 100 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 8 | 2 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 8 | — | — | 171,154 mi | |
| TIRES | 8 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 7 | — | — | 145,060 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 7 | 3 | — | 89,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 6 | — | — | 64,673 mi |
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