Three problems related to steering column have been reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier based on all problems reported for the 2004 Cavalier.
I've owned the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier since it had 2000 miles. It currently has around 85000. When driving vehicle in April of 2017 a greasy bolt came flying out of the steering column area. After doing some research I've found many complaints and accidents due to faulty "pins" that hold the steering wheel tight. Now my 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier steering wheel moves to the right and left. This condition is very dangerous and has occurred in many gm/ Chevrolet cars. Vehicle is currently at a Chevrolet dealership and being checked out.
There is a well known problem with the horn after time/wear with the 2003-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier. There is a issue with the contact in the steering column to active the vehicles horn. The problem is caused by the rotating ribbon circuit contact under the steering wheel having a broken filament for the horn circuit, the part is known as a clock spring contact. The horn will not work by pressing either button on steering wheel, but will sound as part of vehicle security system by pressing key fob. This issue can lead to accidents, and injury. This is a know problem reported by many vehicle owners on different forums, databases, and searches. Please fix or recall this part Chevrolet, to prevent accident, injury, and death.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. While attempting a turn at speeds of 8 mph, the steering column fractured from the vehicle and fell into the contacts lap. The contact was able to stop the vehicle without incident. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that there were screws missing from the steering column. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 130,012.