Three problems related to dash wiring have been reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier based on all problems reported for the 2003 Cavalier.
: the contact stated while driving the vehicle at 65 mph the speedometer went erratic, and the temperature gauge went up to 260 degrees. The vehicle was taken to a local garage, and they determined the instrument cluster panel was defective, and the vehicle needed to be taken to a local dealership for repairs.
: the contact stated the temperature gauge in the instrument cluster goes all the way around which interferes with the speedometer's reading. The two needles sometimes hit each other. Also, the gas gauge continues to go around. The dealership told the contact that there are two locations in the united states that can repair the instrument cluster, and it would have to be sent to them. Updated 2/9/2006 -.
There is a clicking noise coming from under the dash. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer was rerouting the throttle cables.