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1984 Chevrolet CavalierProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints85 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Seat belts

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 13, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier has problems

8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Seat belts22
Power train20
Suspension11
Engine and engine cooling10
Seats10
Steering10
Fuel system, gasoline10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1984 Chevrolet Cavalier recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Seats

Recall 87V-079 · May 7, 1987 · 1,136,407 vehicles

Risk. DRIVERS SEAT COULD TIP REARWARD UNEXPECTEDLY; THIS COULDRESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

1984 vs. every other Cavalier year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cavalier median. How we score

'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
8 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier, and the recalls they led to.

  1. POWER STEERING FAILUREDP86018 · closed Dec 19, 1986
    No recall
  2. SUDDEN ACCELERATIONDP86019 · closed Dec 22, 1986
    No recall
  3. SEAT TRACK LOCKEA86023 · closed Jun 1, 1987
    Led to recall 87V-079
  4. POWER ST. ASSISTEA87006 · closed Sep 19, 1988
    No recall
  5. SUDDEN ACCELEA87007 · closed Aug 7, 1987
    No recall
  6. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESPE85016 · closed Mar 22, 1985
    Led to recall 85V-034
  7. SEAT TRACK LOCKPE86049 · closed Aug 1, 1986
    No recall
  8. HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILUREPE88027 · closed May 11, 1988
    No recall
In owners' words

What Cavalier owners report

Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM THE REAR AND IN TURN, HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF IT, AND THE REAR LAP BELT BROKE AT THE BUCKLE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
Complaint 842922 · Jul 22, 1999

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