1984 Chevrolet Cavalier Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 4 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (3 reports).

2Recalls
8Owner complaints
3Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1984 Chevrolet Cavalier recalls

Seats

Recall 87V079May 7, 19871,136,407 vehicles affected

Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner

Recall 84V011Feb 6, 198476,586 vehicles affected

Most common 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier problems

Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train3
Seat Belts2
Suspension1
Steering1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Seats1

What owners report

2001-01-23, Seats
THE DRIVERS SEAT LOCK IS EXPERIENCING RECALL (84V011) PROBLEMS. NLM
1999-07-22, Seat Belts
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
1998-08-20, Engine And Engine Cooling
HEAD GASKET FAILS EVERY 11,000 AND 12,000 MILES AFTER REPLACEMENT. DEALERS NOTED PROBLEM IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR OF THIS VEHICLE. *AK
1997-06-24, Fuel System, Gasoline
THE GAS LINE IS LEAKING AND THE LINES ARE CORRODED. DEALER SUPPOSE TO BE TRYING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM BY PUTTING DOUBLE CLAMPS ON THE LINES. THIS IS A SAFTY RELATED PROBLEM. THE GAS THAT IS LEAKING COULD START A FIRE . *AK
1996-05-30, Steering
THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS CAUSING ERRATIC TURNING SITUATIONS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

1984 Chevrolet Cavalier questions

Does the 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier: Seats; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (3), Seat Belts (2), Suspension (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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