Complaints
356
Crashes
37
Fires
11
Injuries
43
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#126 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:78,213 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#217 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:32,890 mi
#313 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Avg mileage:86,963 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 26 | 1 | 1 | 78,213 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 17 | — | — | 32,890 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 13 | 1 | 1 | 86,963 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 12 | — | — | 85,075 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 12 | — | — | 69,538 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 12 | 2 | — | 25,757 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 11 | 9 | — | 50,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 10 | — | — | 39,766 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 10 | — | — | 20,216 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 9 | 4 | — | 42,478 mi | |
| STEERING | 8 | — | — | 76,400 mi | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 8 | 1 | — | 28,532 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 8 | — | — | 81,175 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 7 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 7 | — | — | 18,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 7 | 3 | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 | — | — | 78,052 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 1 | — | 90,278 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | 1 | 33,512 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 179,875 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 4 | 2 | — | 44,896 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 4 | — | — | 48,120 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | — | — | 109,702 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 1 | — | 93,847 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 3 | — | 1 | 80,667 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 109,667 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 48,900 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 | — | — | 52,000 mi |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
26
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
78,213
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,890
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
86,963
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,075
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,538
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,757
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
11
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,766
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,216
AIR BAGS
9
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,478
STEERING
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,400
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,532
STRUCTURE
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,175
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
18,500
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,052
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,278
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
33,512
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
179,875
SUSPENSION
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,896
EQUIPMENT
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,120
POWER TRAIN
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
109,702
SERVICE BRAKES
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,847
SUSPENSION:FRONT
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
80,667
ENGINE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
109,667
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,900
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,000
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