Electrical System Problems of Chevrolet Cavalier

Chevrolet Cavalier owners have reported 934 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 27 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (281 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's instrument panel (141 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Chevrolet Cavalier

The Electrical System problem

Tl the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier. The contact stated that the gear shift was difficult to move and the lever became stuck. Occasionally, the key became stuck in the ignition and the gear shift would not go into gear.   Read details...

The Instrument Panel problem

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier. On several occasions, while driving, the instrument panel failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that the fuel gauge, engine temperature gauge, and tachometer were inoperable. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...

The Ignition Switch problem

For several years now, the interior light has been coming on intermittently when I hit a bump in the road. Last year I went shopping, got back into my car & started it, or rather tried to start it, but it shut down quite quickly.   Read details...

The Horn Assembly problem

While driving my horn stopped working without any kind of indicator!! 3 time this has occurred while driving !! major safety issue! was unable warn car backing out and had to swerve to avoid accident! replaced fuse 3 times!! someone may die as a result of this malfunction!! never received any kind   Read details...

The Ignition problem

The contact owns 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier. The contact stated when removing the key from ignition switch, the vehicle failed to shut off. The contact stated that the relays and the inside dome light constantly stay illuminated. The failure was contantly draining the battery.   Read details...




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