2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Problems
Typical for Model
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Complaints
362
Crashes
8
Fires
0
Injuries
6
Fatalities
4
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1141 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:78,805 mi
Crash-related:1
#269 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Avg mileage:69,624 mi
#317 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:78,982 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 141 | 1 | — | 78,805 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 69 | — | — | 69,624 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 17 | — | — | 78,982 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 10 | — | — | 48,253 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 8 | — | — | 63,315 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 7 | — | — | 47,007 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 4 | — | 71,250 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | 74,404 mi | |
| SEATS | 6 | 1 | — | 643 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 6 | — | — | 76,178 mi | |
| STEERING | 6 | — | — | 45,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 6 | — | — | 74,720 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | — | 43,987 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | — | — | 79,162 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 4 | — | — | 63,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | — | — | 89,346 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 3 | — | — | 62,240 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 29,020 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 131,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 | — | — | 21,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 | — | — | 11,612 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 2 | — | — | 25,550 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| CHILD SEAT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | 150 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | — | 28,500 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 129,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 264,383 mi |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
141
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,805
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
69
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,624
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,982
STRUCTURE
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,253
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,315
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,007
AIR BAGS
6
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,250
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,404
SEATS
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
643
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,178
STEERING
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,000
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,720
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,987
POWER TRAIN
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,162
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,346
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,240
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EQUIPMENT
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,020
SERVICE BRAKES
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
131,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11,612
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,550
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
CHILD SEAT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
150
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,500
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
129,000
ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
264,383
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