Electrical
Filed Mar 10, 2014
IGNITION SWITCH SHUTS OFF WHEN GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND WHEN IT HITS A BUMP IN THE ROAD. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10568147
- Incident
- Mar 13, 2013
1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Electrical Problems
Owner-reported complaints naming the electrical system, filed with NHTSA
Data refreshed
Electrical reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
27
Latest Mar 10, 2014
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
18%
of 146 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
3
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
1
What this page shows
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 27 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming electrical
The 25 most recent of 27, in the owner's own words
Body & structureBrakesElectrical+6 more
Filed Jul 15, 2004
VARIOUS PROBLEMS REGARDING 1993 CHEVROLET CAVALIER..ONE COMPLAINT SUBMITTED ON NUMEROUS MVOQ FORMS. *MR CONSUMER LOST BRAKES WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER DISCOVERED THAT BRAKE FLUID LINE FAILED. FUEL LINE FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. BOTH HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL COMPONENTS OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT WERE FALLING APART. RUST WAS EVIDENT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE LOWER PART OF THE VEHICLE'S BODY, FROM FRONT WHEEL TO REAR WHEEL. FRONT AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS WORK INTERMITTENTLY ESOECIALLY IN COLD WEATHER. DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BACK STARTED TO COLLAPSE AND EVENTUALLY FAILED COMPLETELY -- SEAT BACK COLLAPSED TWICE. CONSUMER ALSO EXPERIENCED SUSPENSION PROBLEMS AND TROUBLE STARTING VEHICLE. WATER COMING IN TO THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE FOR STATE INSPECTION FOR WHICH IT FAILED DUE TO BALL JOINT. CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THREE OCCURRENCES OF HEADLIGHT FAILURES ON VEHICLE. RADIATOR FAILED WITH NO EXTERNAL CAUSE. LEAKING IN WIINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER FLUID TANK. *LA
- NHTSA ID
- 10082054
- Incident
- Jul 14, 2004
Electrical
Filed Apr 10, 2002
Fire reported
VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE DUE TO WIRES UNDERNEATH VEHICLE HOOD SHORTING OUT. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 8007338
- Incident
- Apr 10, 2002
BrakesElectricalEngine
Filed Jun 19, 2000
THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER SHORTED OUT AND MELTED A PART OF THE LIGHTER CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO SMELL A BURNING SMELL FROM UNDER THE DASH. NLM
- NHTSA ID
- 552700
ElectricalEngine
Filed Nov 1, 1999
CAR MAY NOT START AT TIMES. ALSO, FAN BELT DOES NOT WORK IN DAMP CONDITIONS. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 852312
Electrical
Filed Sep 15, 1999
HAVING PROBLEMS GETTING KEY OUT OF IGNITION .CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER.
- NHTSA ID
- 844091
- Incident
- Jul 1, 1999
Electrical
Filed May 26, 1999
I HAD TO GET A NEW HORN. IT LOST CONTACT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL. IT MADE A CONTIUOUS HONKING NOISE, AND WOULDNT STOP. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 706876
Electrical
Filed Sep 23, 1998
Fire reported
CONSUMER TURNED ON THE IGNITION, BACKED THE VEHICLE UP APPROXIMATELY 3 OR 4 FEET, PULLED IT BACK UP AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION, GOT OUT AND SAW SMOKE. OPENED THE HOOD AND THERE WERE HIGH FLAMES. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 828126
- Incident
- Sep 22, 1998
Electrical
Filed Sep 14, 1998
HORN BUTTON ON THE STEERING WHEEL POPS OUT AND GETS JAMMED BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE TURN SIGNAL. MANUFACTURER STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN SAFETY RECALL 96I-001000.GM/COMMUNCATIONS: HORN ASSEMBLY AND VEHICLE COULD NOT BE SERVICED FREE OF CHARGE. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 827881
- Incident
- Feb 2, 1998
Electrical
Filed Jun 5, 1998
THIS CONSUMER IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL FOR THE HORN (RECALL 96-I00-000), BUT IS EXPERENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE HORN. THE RETAINER CLIP DISCONNECTS FROM THE PADDING THAT HOLDS THE HORN IN PLAC. BY THE RETAINER CLIP DISCONNECTING, THE WIRE HAS DISCONNECTED AND THE HORN DOESN'T WORK. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 824003
- Incident
- May 4, 1998
ElectricalTransmission
Filed Oct 28, 1997
ALTERNATOR FAILED.
- NHTSA ID
- 604775
- Incident
- Jul 4, 1996
Body & structureBrakesElectrical+3 more
Filed Oct 14, 1997
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED.
- NHTSA ID
- 604255
- Incident
- Aug 1, 1996
Driver assistanceElectricalSteering
Filed Aug 25, 1997
Fire reported
ENGINE COMPARTMENT SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. DEALER REPLACED THROTTLE CABLE/POWER STEERING FLUID HOSE/PRESSURE HOSES/WIRING/CRUISE CONTROL, OTHER. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 815659
- Incident
- Jul 31, 1997
BrakesElectrical
Filed Jul 19, 1997
BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
- NHTSA ID
- 519325
Electrical
Filed Jul 17, 1997
THE BACKUP LIGHTS AND THE TURNING SIGNAL GO OUT IN MINUTES AFTER A NEW FUSE IS PLACED IN THE CAR. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 814291
- Incident
- Jul 16, 1997
Electrical
Filed Feb 28, 1997
THE HORN PAD BECAME DETACHED FROM THE STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING THE PAD TO BECOME JAMMED BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND TURN SIGNAL LEVER, EA94-033 RECALL #96100100, DEALER STATED CONSUMER NOT LISTED UNDER THE CAMPAIGN. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 809489
- Incident
- Feb 21, 1997
Electrical
Filed Jan 10, 1997
RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE APRIL 1, 1996 AND HAS BEEN TRYING TO GET THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AND NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE YET. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 807426
ElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Dec 26, 1996
REPLACED THE STARTER FIVE TIMES; ALSO, TURNED ON THE HIGH BEAMS AND THEN TRIED TO TURN TO LOW BEAMS, BUT LOW BEAMS DID NOT GO ON. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 806750
Electrical
Filed Dec 3, 1996
THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN FUSE BOX, UNDER THE DASH GETS HOT . PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 805863
Electrical
Filed Apr 10, 1996
HORN FELL OFF, CAUSING STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 982596
- Incident
- Apr 3, 1996
BrakesHeating & air conditioningElectrical+1 more
Filed Feb 12, 1996
BOTH WHEEL CYLINDERS LEAKING, CAUSING LEFT REAR BRAKE TO GRAB. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 501261
- Incident
- May 26, 1995
Electrical
Filed Jan 22, 1996
WHEN ENGAGING TRANSMISSION INTO REVERSE THE VEHICLE WILL STALL. TT
- NHTSA ID
- 977998
- Incident
- Jan 6, 1996
Electrical
Filed Nov 27, 1995
1 injury reported
SPEAKER BRACKETS VERY SHARP CAUSING INJURIES. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
- NHTSA ID
- 602482
BrakesElectrical
Filed Jun 13, 1995
FRONT/REAR BRAKE PADS REPLACED 5 TIMES. *SD
- NHTSA ID
- 484472
- Incident
- Apr 5, 1995
BrakesElectricalEngine+1 more
Filed Apr 1, 1995
ANTI LOCK BRAKES MALFUNCTIONS CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR TO PADS AND ROTORS.
- NHTSA ID
- 525916
- Incident
- Aug 29, 1992
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
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Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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