NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting. Owners filed 210 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2002 ranks #3 for number of recalls.
Problem: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Risk: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
SteeringCampaign 08E063000 · 17 Oct 2008
Problem: Dorman products is recalling 3,900 intermediate steering shafts dorman part nos. 425-151, 425-152, and 425-153, (sold under dorman's "oe solutions" brand name), balkamp #'s 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (sold under the "napa" brand name), and platinum parts #'s 2425151, 2425152, and 2425153 manufactured during the month of september 2007. These replacement steering shafts can be used on the vehicles listed above. The weld connecting the inner tube to the outer tube may be defective.
Risk: If the weld fails, loss of steering could result, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dorman will notify owners and replace the steering shafts free of charge. The recall began on october 16, 2008. Owners may contact dorman toll free at 1-800-523-2492.
Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 08E050000 · 11 Aug 2008
Problem: K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk: Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
Fuel system, other — Pressure relief devicesCampaign 07E021000 · 12 Mar 2007
Problem: Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer.
Risk: Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy: Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on april 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.
Exterior lightingCampaign 06E026000 · 23 Mar 2006
Problem: Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on april 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
What owners complain about
Share of the 38 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Electrical system7 · 18%
Service brakes6 · 16%
Steering5 · 13%
Fuel system5 · 13%
Unknown or other4 · 11%
Gasoline4 · 11%
Exterior lighting4 · 11%
Structure3 · 8%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
I drove my 02 chevy cavalier on thursday back from tahoe,ca and my gas pedal got stuck down and kept increasing in speed, so i prayed and then started to mess with my cruise control and finally came back up, this morning same thing happened, so i called chevrolet customer service and the rep-eric told me that i need…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet cavalier. The contact was sitting idle at a traffic stop when a vehicle crashed into the rear of his vechile. The front driver and passenger seats abnormally collapsed backward and both the contact and a passenger sustained injuries to the back. Both were transported to the…
Driver was heading south on i684, on the exit ramp to 287 west, in heavy traffic. Vehicle suddenly appeared to shut off, making it impossible to steer and brake. Driver ran off the road and went nose first into a ditch, damaging the frame, radiator, airco and nose of vehicle. The vehicle was totaled as a result. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that the dashboard of the vehicle was fractured and deteriorating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts being unavailable. The manufacturer was…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.