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.
2000 Chevrolet CavalierProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 315 owner complaints about the 2000 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 March 15, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier has problems
315 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
69Electrical system6 crash/fire/injury
54Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
41Service brakes, hydraulic7 crash/fire/injury
29Fuel system, gasoline
28Steering
27Structure1 crash/fire/injury
26Power train2 crash/fire/injury
21Suspension
18Air bags
9517 other systems8 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 69 | 6 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 54 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 41 | 7 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 29 | 0 |
| Steering | 28 | 0 |
| Structure | 27 | 1 |
| Power train | 26 | 2 |
| Suspension | 21 | 1 |
| Air bags | 18 | 13 |
| 17 other systems | 95 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2000 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. THIS COULD MAKE IT MORE DIFFICULT TO SEE OBJECTS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
60kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 37 electrical system complaints. 89% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 38% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
7under 30k miles33under 100k miles4100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2000 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
NHTSA crash tests
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier safety ratings
2000 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
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier, and the recalls they led to.
- ERRATIC FUEL GAUGENo recall
- ENGINE STALL DUE TO FUEL STARVATIONNo recall
- ERRATIC FUEL GAUGENo recall
In owners' words
What Cavalier owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
IGNITION GETS VERY HOT WHEN KEY IS TURNED CAN SMELL PLASTIC IGNITION OR BATT 1 CIRCUIT PROBLEM.CLEARCOAT IS PEELING.LUG NUTS COMING LOOSE
AFTER ACCELERATING OVER 35MPH VEHICLE CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE. VEHICLE ABLE TO STOP BUT YOU CAN STILL HEAR AND FEEL THE MOTOR TO CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE AND THE VEHICLE STARTS TO JERK AROUND. ITS VERY UNSAFE AND NO ONE AT THE CAR SHOP ABLE TO TELL ME EXACTLY WHAT IS WRONG. I'VE HAD SEVERAL THINGS…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN REMOVING THE KEY FROM IGNITION SWITCH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RELAYS AND THE INSIDE DOME LIGHT CONSTANTLY STAY ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE WAS CONTANTLY DRAINING THE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT…
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