CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 196 complaints with NHTSA, including 24 crashes, 4 fires, 33 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (35 reports).
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Most common 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier problems
Problem areas named in the 196 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 35 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 23 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 22 |
| Visibility | 18 |
| Steering | 17 |
| Air Bags | 15 |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 |
| Power Train | 13 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 |
What owners report
Horn doesn't work..replaced fuse still not working..so I wonder if my air bag will work...how do I fix it no body know not even the dealer
Was in a horrible car wreck yesterday and none of my airbag is avoid but yet my no check engine light none of my lights were on so I don't understand the problem you could have nearly killed me is what I got spent around three times and put back at the gas station that I left
JUST PURCHASED A 2002 CHEVY CAVALIER FOR OUR DAUGHTER AND HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND OUT IF ANY OF THE 5 RECALLS WERE PERFORMED ON THIS VEHICLE OR NOT. THE NHTSA RECALL PAGE ISN'T WORKING AT THIS TIME AND THE CHEVY LOCAL DEALERSHIP ISN'T WILLING TO HELP. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE PROVIDE SOME ASSISTANCE??
PROBLEM WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THAT OPERATES REAR BLINKERS AND BRAKE LIGHTS. I HAVE CHANGED BULB WHICH ARE NOT THE PROBLEM. I HAVE CHANGED THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS. WORKS FINE FOR SHORT PERIOD OF TIME WHEN EITHER OF THESE ARE CHANGED BUT STILL NOT FIXED. STARTED WITH PASSENGER SIDE BUT NOW HAVING ISSUES WITH DRIVER'S SIDE. ONLINE FORUMS SUGGEST MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE AS WELL. CANT FIND A PERMANENT FIX. PLEASE HELP. IS NOT BLOWING THE BULBS, JUST STOPS WORKING FOR NO APPARENT REASON.
KEY GET STUCK IN IGNITION IN THE ON POSITION. CANNOT SHUT THE CAR OFF OR REMOVE THE KEY. MUST PULL IGNITION FUSE TO SHUT OFF ENGINE AND THEN DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. GM ACKNOWLEDGE THIS AS A PROBLEM IN 2014 BUT NEVER ISSUED A RECALL.
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier questions
Does the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier?
Based on 196 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (35), Engine And Engine Cooling (23), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (22).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 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.