CarRecallWatchThe 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (7 reports).
1987 Chevrolet Cavalier recalls
Most common 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier problems
Problem areas named in the 24 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
I WAS TRAVELING HOME FROM WORK YESTERDAY EVENING. I WAS DOING BETWEEN 35 - 40 MPH. ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD A LOUD NOISE. I PULLED OVER TO CHECK MY TIRES FOR A FLAT OR SEE IF SOMETHING WAS HANGING BELOW MY CAR. NO FLAT, NOTHING HANGING. BUT MY TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM MY TIRE. I PURCHASED THOSE TIRES BRAND NEW FROM FIRESTONE ON 05/24/2002. *AK
CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING CONSTANT BLOWOUTS AND FLATS WITH THE TIRES. ONE INCIDENT LED TO THE VEHICLE SLAMMING INTO A STREET CURB. *JG
BELT THAT HOLDS DRIVERS SEAT TO THE FLOOR BROKE AND THE CAR COULD NOT BE DRIVEN. SEAT BELT ON DRIVERS SIDE SOMETIMES WILL NOT PULL OUT.
BRAKES FAIL AT TIMES. YH
THE BOLTS IN THE STEERING COLUMN ARE LOOSE, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO MOVE FREELY, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
1987 Chevrolet Cavalier questions
Does the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier: Vehicle Speed Control; Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier?
Based on 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (7), Seat Belts (7), Vehicle Speed Control (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 1987 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.