Recalls ·2004 Chevrolet Cavalier

2004 Chevrolet Cavalier recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier; the most frequently affected component is steering. Owners filed 330 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2004 ranks #5 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints330
Crashes reported4in stored complaints
Fires reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

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.

Seat belts — Rear/otherCampaign 04V300000 · 23 Jun 2004

Problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, 'seat belt assembly anchorages.' the passenger-side rear safety belt may have been installed with an incorrect nut and bolt.

Risk: In a severe crash, the upper seat belt anchorage may separate. The effectiveness of the seat belt could then be reduced and the occupant could receive greater injuries.

Remedy: Dealers are to inspect the safety belt anchorage and install a new nut and bolt, if necessary. The recall began on august 23, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system14 · 35%
Steering9 · 22%
Vehicle speed control6 · 15%
Unknown or other4 · 10%
Air bags4 · 10%
Suspension3 · 8%
Seat belts3 · 8%
Power train2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

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20202
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From owner complaints

The speedometer and tachometer register below zero when stopped or in motion. No way to tell the speed or rpm. This is a safety issue to all on the road. If controlling speed is not a safety issue worth recalling why do we have speed limits? Nhtsa needs to take this seriously and launch a recall as this is a major…

Unknown or other · Dec 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

The vehicle steering is not tight and i am not able to tightly control the movement completely when going over bumps or making turns. The wheel steering feels loose and unsecured. When driving the speed limit on the highway, the vehicle drifts regardless if i have control.

Steering · Dec 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

Cluster panel temp gauge was fluctuating now the gauge is staying in one spot so have no idea if temp is good or not. What if something is wrong with the engine i will not know without this working. Have taken to two garages they both say its the cluster panel. Stationary and while driving ,gage stays the same.this…

Electrical system · Dec 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

In the parking lot where i work my car would not start. When moving the automatic transmission lever it did not catch on to anything. The car just rolled backwards and i had to immediately press on the brakes preventing an accident. My car had to be towed to the auto shop. Diagnosis: shifter cable was detached from…

Power train · Dec 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20007
20016
20025
20032
20042
20051

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Source

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.

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