1990 Chevrolet CavalierProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 55 owner complaints about the 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 25, 2014. Updated daily.
Where the 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier has problems
55 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 20 | 8 |
| Visibility | 8 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 2 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 4 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 2 |
| Steering | 4 | 1 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 10 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1990 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
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1990 Chevrolet Cavalier safety ratings
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier, and the recalls they led to.
- STICKING THROTTLENo recall
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESNo recall
What Cavalier owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CONSUMER HAD QUESTIONS ABOUT THE VEHICLE STARTER AND THE USE OF A STARTER NOT DESIGNED FOR THE VEHICLE.*MR *TS. THE STARTER THE CONSUMER PURCHASED FROM THE AUTO STORE WAS SAID TO BE INCOMPATIBLE FOR THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, HOWEVER IT WORKED FINE. *JB
WHILE TRYING TO START VEHICLE THERE WAS SOME SMOKE COMING UP FROM IGNITION SWITCH. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THEY WERE NOT WILLING TO DO ANY WORK.*AK
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND VENTS AREA. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
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