Complaints
473
Crashes
42
Fires
11
Injuries
38
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#134 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:73,322 mi
Crash-related:6
#231 complaints
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Avg mileage:78,164 mi
#322 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Avg mileage:36,813 mi
Crash-related:17
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 34 | 6 | — | 73,322 mi | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 31 | — | — | 78,164 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 22 | 17 | — | 36,813 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 20 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 14 | — | 1 | 80,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 14 | — | 1 | 81,330 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 12 | 4 | — | 145,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 | — | 1 | 130,081 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 12 | 1 | — | 39,456 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 11 | — | — | 81,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 10 | — | — | 54,474 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 7 | — | — | 56,900 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 7 | — | 2 | 76,968 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 7 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 7 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 7 | — | — | 150,800 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 6 | — | — | 119,750 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 | — | — | 31 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 6 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 6 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 5 | — | — | 175,055 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 5 | 2 | — | 100,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 5 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 | — | — | 147,320 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 4 | — | 1 | 74,000 mi |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
34
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,322
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
31
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,164
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
22
complaints
Crashes
17
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,813
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
80,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
81,330
AIR BAGS
12
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
145,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
130,081
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,456
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,000
STEERING
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,474
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,900
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
76,968
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
150,800
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
119,750
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
31
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:FRONT
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
175,055
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEATS
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:BODY
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
147,320
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
74,000
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