no report yet
Ignition: switch
Risk. IF THE SWITCH IS DAMAGED, A FIRE COULD OCCUR IN THE STEERING COLUMN, EVEN WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND THE KEY REMOVED.
1999 Chevrolet CavalierProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 240 owner complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 9, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier has problems
240 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
47Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
45Service brakes, hydraulic5 crash/fire/injury
44Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
31Steering3 crash/fire/injury
24Air bags18 crash/fire/injury
20Power train1 crash/fire/injury
15Visibility
11Exterior lighting
11Suspension
6515 other systems10 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 47 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 45 | 5 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 44 | 2 |
| Steering | 31 | 3 |
| Air bags | 24 | 18 |
| Power train | 20 | 1 |
| Visibility | 15 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 11 | 0 |
| Suspension | 11 | 0 |
| 15 other systems | 65 | 10 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1999 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
Interior lighting
Risk. IF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS NOT LIT AT NIGHT, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS.
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
1999 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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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier safety ratings
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier 2-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
In owners' words
What Cavalier owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I WAS ON MY WAY TO MY DENTIST APPOINTMENT, SUDDENLY A HISSING NOISE CAME FROM THE CAR.ALL OF THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON AND I KNEW I WAS IN TROUBLE.I WAS ON A BUSY INTERSECTION IN THE CITY.I HAD TO ACT IN A SPLIT SECOND AND STEER QUICKLY OFF OF THE NEAREST SIDE RIDE.THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKING…
TAKATA RECALL: FUEL GAGE NAS NEVER WORKED SINCE BEING BOUGHT, TURN SIGNALS ( BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT) BARELY WORKED WHEN BOUGHT AND WENT OUT COMPLETLY THE NEXT DAY, POWER STEERING LOCKS UP OCCASIONALLY AND AND CANT TURN WHEEL,SHIFT GEAR LINKAGES WILL ONLY SHIFT MANUALLY UNDER THE HOOD, CAR WILL DIE OR…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN 2005 WHEN SHE MADE A RIGHT TURN AT 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A CLICKING NOISE AND BEGAN TO VIBRATE. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS THAT WOULD ALLUDE TO THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE CONTACT…
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