CarRecallWatchThe 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 330 complaints with NHTSA, including 17 crashes, 6 fires, 19 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (192 reports).
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier recalls
Most common 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier problems
Problem areas named in the 330 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 192 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 |
| Power Train | 24 |
| Visibility | 23 |
| Steering | 16 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 15 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 15 |
| Air Bags | 15 |
| Structure | 13 |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 |
What owners report
The whole steering column is loose The pins are all backed out Iâm afraid to drive it I think this is a manufactured design flaw
The vehicle failed to pass pa. state inspection due to a severely rusted frame over the rear axles. The estimate to repair the frame was @$3000.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the front driverâs side tire had detached. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. An independent mechanic went to the contact's residence and diagnosed that the lower control arm rusted and detached from the subframe. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
IN THE PARKING LOT WHERE I WORK MY CAR WOULD NOT START. WHEN MOVING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LEVER IT DID NOT CATCH ON TO ANYTHING. THE CAR JUST ROLLED BACKWARDS AND I HAD TO IMMEDIATELY PRESS ON THE BRAKES PREVENTING AN ACCIDENT. MY CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE AUTO SHOP. DIAGNOSIS: SHIFTER CABLE WAS DETACHED FROM TRANSMISSION. PREVIOUSLY ON 09/13/2011 THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO MY CAR. THE SHIFTER CABLE BROKE AND I HAD TO BE TOWED TO LOU BACHRODT CHEVROLET BOTH TIMES. THE 2ND TIME INVOICE NO. CWCS692729 $502.24 AND $477.55 INVOICE NO.CWCS149491 THE FIRST TIME. THIS CAR SHOULD BE RECALLED. TWO TIMES IS TOO MANY.
CAN'T SAFELY INSTALL A CAR SEAT BECAUSE THE SAFETY BELTS DO NOT PROPERLY RETRACT. THEREFORE THE CAR SEAT IS NOT STABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier questions
Does the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier: Seat Belts:Rear/Other. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier?
Based on 330 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (192), Vehicle Speed Control (27), Power Train (24).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 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.