Complaints
867
Crashes
53
Fires
7
Injuries
27
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1193 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Avg mileage:77,174 mi
Crash-related:2
#2162 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Avg mileage:65,806 mi
Crash-related:1
#357 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:85,365 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:4
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 193 | 2 | — | 77,174 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 162 | 1 | — | 65,806 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 57 | 3 | 4 | 85,365 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 31 | — | — | 66,015 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 31 | 3 | — | 24,386 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 28 | — | 1 | 92,383 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 23 | — | — | 70,659 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 18 | 2 | — | 13,955 mi | |
| STEERING | 15 | 1 | — | 83,458 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 13 | 1 | — | 47,866 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 12 | 12 | — | 46,434 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 12 | — | — | 64,830 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 11 | — | — | 28,838 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 10 | — | — | 12,550 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 10 | 1 | — | 20,062 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 9 | 2 | — | 84,527 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 9 | — | — | 55,271 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | 1 | — | 62,406 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 8 | — | 2 | 68,750 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 | — | — | 84,424 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 4 | — | 36,291 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 6 | 1 | — | 34,995 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 6 | 1 | — | 36,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 5 | — | — | 27,179 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 5 | — | — | 42,750 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 5 | — | — | 10,181 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 | 1 | — | 113,196 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | — | — | 53,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 5 | 1 | — | 18,812 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 5 | — | — | 39,542 mi |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
193
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,174
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
162
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,806
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
57
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
4
Avg Miles
85,365
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
31
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,015
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
31
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,386
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
28
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
92,383
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,659
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
18
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
13,955
STEERING
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,458
SUSPENSION
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,866
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
12
complaints
Crashes
12
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,434
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,830
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,838
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
12,550
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,062
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,527
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,271
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,406
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
68,750
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,424
AIR BAGS
6
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,291
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,995
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,179
EQUIPMENT
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,750
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,181
STRUCTURE:BODY
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,196
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
18,812
VISIBILITY
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,542
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