Four problems related to steering column have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier based on all problems reported for the 2002 Cavalier.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. While driving approximately 50 mph on normal road conditions; the steering column and wheel exhibited severe looseness. Immediately, the vehicle speed rate was reduced and continued operation with caution. There were no prior warnings of the failures. The driver experienced extreme difficulty steering the vehicle. The vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction at this time. The contact had concern of the safety risk involved. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. While driving in reverse at 15 mph, the contact could not control the vehicle's steering wheel. The steering wheel moved from side to side. The contact was able to move it by lifting up the wheel. The dealer was notified, but only stated how much it would cost to repair the failure. The engine size and transmission type were unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 72,810.
Two years ago my 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier(then two years old) had the barrel that the key goes into on the steering column break. Now, two years later it has happened again.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet caviler. On the steering column where the contact tilted the steering wheel there was a pin that held the steering column and this fell out, and the steering column was moving around inside the dashboard. The manufacturer stated that the part was irreplaceable. The dealership and the manufacturer did not want to fix the vehicle because it had too many miles.