Chevrolet Cavalier owners have reported 256 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 20 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering rack and pinion (92 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (55 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier. While driving in reverse approximately 5 mph, the contact attempted several times to turn the steering wheel but the steering wheel would not respond. The failure was a continuous occurrence in any selected gear. Read details...
Just purchased a 2002 chevy Cavalier for our daughter and have been trying to find out if any of the 5 recalls were performed on this vehicle or not. The NHTSA recall page isn't working at this time and the chevy local dealership isn't willing to help. Can someone please provide some assistance?? Read details...
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 Read details...
I reported a noise and the fact that the car wants to veer to the left as I was "test" driving this car. I said something to the salesman at the time. He told me to keep driving it to see if it continues. Read details...
Consumer received NHTSA recall campaign 02v286000 concerning rack and pinion steering. He took vehicle to dealer for service. Several days later, after replacing the defective component, he experienced the same problem. Power steering failed when making a right turn at various speeds. Read details...