CarRecallWatchThe 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 12 fires, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (22 reports).
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Most common 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier problems
Problem areas named in the 55 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 22 |
| Visibility | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
What owners report
KNOCKING AT START UP FOR A GOOD AMOUNT OF TIME. WHEN PUTTING ON THE BRAKE PADS THE PINS WOULDN'T MOVE TO REPLACE THE BRAKES. HAD TO COMPRESS THE PINS LOOSE WITH A C-CLAMP. ALSO, I'VE GOT SOME KIND OF LEAK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE THAT'S A COMBINATION OF ANTIFREEZE & OIL. WHICH I THINK IS CAUSED FROM THE KNOCKING SOUND. MY BRAKE LIGHT & AN EXCLAMATION POINT LIGHT SHOWS ON MY DASHBOARD SOMETIMES. MY FUEL MONITOR GAUGE DOESN'T SHOW THE EXACT AMOUNT IN TANK. COULD THE LISTED RECALL CAUSE MY CAR. TO RUNS OUT OF GAS AT QUARTER TANK OF GAS? *TR
1990 CAVALIER GEAR SHIFT MOVED TO NEUTRAL WHEN TOUCHED BY CONSUMERS LEG. *TS THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THE CONSUMER'S SON'S LEG TOUCHED THE GEAR SHIFT AND CAUSED IT TO GO INTO NEUTRAL. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT RESTART IMMEDIATELY. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER BUT THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. *NM
1. LEFT FRONT TIRE HIT A POT HOLE AT 50 MPH IN EASTBOUND #1 LANE RAMONA EXPY, PERRIS CA. 2.TIRE COMPRESSION CAUSED THE RIM EDGE TO SLICE OPEN THE HIGH PLY TURN-UP AND STEEL SIDEWALL STABILIZER. THIS HIGH PLY TURN-UP COMES OFF THE RIM BEAD AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE. IF THE TIRE IS COMPRESSED PAST A CRETIN POINT THE RIM HAS NO PLACE TO GO BUT INTO THIS 45 DEGREE DEFLECTION AND SLICES INTO THE TIRE CAUSING SUDDEN AIR LOSS. 3. I CALLED DUNLOP CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TALK DOWN TO IN A CONDESCENDING MANOR, HIT A DEAD END THERE! *NM
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
TREAD SERARATED FROM TIRE WHILE TRAVELING 40MPH. *AK
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier questions
Does the 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier?
Based on 55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (22), Visibility (9), Engine And Engine Cooling (7).
How do I check if a recall on my 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier has been fixed?
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