Complaints
337
Crashes
37
Fires
5
Injuries
23
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#127 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:49,363 mi
Crash-related:5
#219 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Avg mileage:44,203 mi
#318 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:90,272 mi
Crash-related:14
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 27 | 5 | — | 49,363 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 19 | — | — | 44,203 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 18 | 14 | — | 90,272 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 15 | — | 1 | 87,835 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 11 | — | 1 | 257,600 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 11 | — | — | 61,133 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 11 | — | 1 | 65,772 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 8 | — | — | 95,630 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 8 | — | — | 137,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 7 | 2 | — | 82,092 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | — | — | 46,046 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 5 | — | — | 37,248 mi | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 5 | — | — | 87,200 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 5 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 5 | — | — | 84,820 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
27
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,363
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,203
Air Bags:Frontal
18
complaints
Crashes
14
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,272
Electrical Faults
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
87,835
Engine & Cooling
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
257,600
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,133
Steering Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
65,772
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,630
Automatic Transmission
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
137,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,092
Suspension Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,046
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,248
Wiring & Fuses
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,200
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,000
Steering:Rack And Pinion
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,820
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Chevrolet Cavalier — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier has 337 NHTSA complaints, 37 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 27 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (27 complaints, avg 49,363 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (19 complaints, avg 44,203 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (18 complaints, avg 90,272 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 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 82,401 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier include 37 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 23 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 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 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 1999 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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