Body & structure
Filed Jun 14, 2016
THE WHOLE FRONT DASH HAS MANY CRACKS IN IT AND APPEARS TO BE DANGER SINCE PIECES ARE FLYING OFF AS I DRIVE.
- NHTSA ID
- 10874074
- Incident
- Jun 12, 2013
- Mileage
- 90,000 mi
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Body & structure Problems
Owner-reported complaints naming the body or structure system, filed with NHTSA
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Body & structure 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.
14
Latest Jun 14, 2016
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.
6%
of 243 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.
0
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
0
What this page shows
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 14 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 body or structure
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
AirbagsBody & structure
Filed Sep 25, 2014
THE DASHBOARD CRACKED AND I STILL HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET IT FIXED I HAVE LEARNED SINCE THEN THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THE CHEVROLET CAVALIERS AND I WORRY THAT IF I GET INTO AN ACCIDENT THAT MY AIRBAGS WONT PROPERLY DEPLOY BECAUSE OF THE CRACKED DASHBOARD. NOW MY WINDSHIELD FOGS UP CAUSING VISIBILITY ISSUES BECAUSE OF THE LEAKS CAUSED BY THE CRACKING. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10639178
- Incident
- Jan 30, 2008
- Mileage
- 92,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Oct 6, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET CAVALIER COUPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION DUE TO RUSTING OF THE SUB FRAME SUSPENSION UNIT. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 64,400.
- NHTSA ID
- 10428969
- Incident
- Sep 13, 2011
- Mileage
- 64,400 mi
Body & structure
Filed Jul 20, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED IN SIX PLACES. HE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD WAS CAVED IN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AS WELL AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVER 10 YEARS OLD AND THE FAILURE WAS JUST WEAR AND TEAR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 09/08/2011 *LN *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10413715
- Incident
- Jul 19, 2009
- Mileage
- 70,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Feb 15, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD HAD THREE CRACKS IN IT WHICH ALLOWED COLD AIR TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE ALSO CAUSED THE WINDSHIELD TO BECOME FOGGY MAKING VISIBILITY POOR. THERE WAS A CRACK LOCATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE VENT ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE OTHER TWO CRACKS WERE LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DASHBOARD BY THE DEFROST VENT WHICH FAILED TO MINIMIZE THE FOG. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE REPAIR COST WOULD BE COVERED BUT LATER NOTIFIED THE CONTACT THAT SINCE THE CASE WAS CLOSED, THE COST WOULD NOT BE COVERED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 10382773
- Incident
- Nov 15, 2010
- Mileage
- 72,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Jul 19, 2007
DASH HAS SMALL CRACK ON PASSENGER SIDE. *JB
- NHTSA ID
- 10196899
- Incident
- Jul 10, 2007
- Mileage
- 108,000 mi
AirbagsBody & structure
Filed Oct 7, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE TWO CRACKS RUNNING SIDE BY SIDE FROM THE WINDSHIELD TO THE PASSENGER SIDE ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM ON OCTOBER 5, 2005. HE WAS CONCERNED ABOUT IT BECAUSE THERE WAS AN AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE CRACKED AREA WAS WHERE THE AIR BAG WAS LOCATED. WHEN HE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TO BE LOOKED AT THEY SAID THAT EVERYTHING IN THE DASH AREA WAS CONNECTED TO THE DASHBOARD. THE CRACKED PART OF THE DASHBOARD WAS LOOSENING FROM THE REST OF THE DASHBOARD. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 10139055
- Incident
- Oct 5, 2005
- Mileage
- 74,700 mi
Body & structureBrakesElectrical+2 more
Filed Sep 3, 2005
2001 CHEVROLET CAVALIER DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES AND THE ENGINE.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL THE CONSUMER HEARD GRINDING/RUBBING NOISES INTERMITTENTLY. THE FOG LAMP WENT OUT. THE BRAKES WERE NOISY AND WOULD STICK WHEN APPLIED. WATER LEAKING INTO THE TRUNK. THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T START AND THE VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM AND ALARM STOPPED WORKING. THE TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFT INTO LOW GEAR. THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THE HVAC BLOWER WOULD NOT WORK IN THE FIRST AND SECOND SPEED. THE DEALER FOUN AIR IN THE BRAKE LINE AND DETERMINED THAT HTE LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING WAS FALLING OUT
- NHTSA ID
- 10136689
- Incident
- Jun 22, 2005
- Mileage
- 96,376 mi
Body & structureVisibility
Filed Mar 28, 2005
THE LAMINATE HAS COME APART FROM THE WINDSHIELD. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *AK *SC
- NHTSA ID
- 10089182
- Incident
- Jul 9, 2004
Body & structure
Filed May 20, 2004
WHEN DRIVING 45 MPH LEFT REAR DOOR OPENED. CONSUMER STATED THAT RIGHT REAR DOOR ALSO OPENED. CONSUMER WILL CONTACTED DEALER ABOUT THIS ISSUE. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 10073944
- Incident
- May 19, 2004
Body & structure
Filed Aug 27, 2003
THE STRIP OF PLASTIC THAT RUNS BEHIND THE DASHBOARD, CLOSEST TO THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED IT WAS PROBABLY BECAUSE OF TEMPERATURE. IN ORDER TO FIX THE CRACK THE ENTIRE DASH WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. I USE A PROTECTANT ON MY INTERIOR AND A WINDSHEILD SHADE AS WELL WHEN I LEAVE MY CAR PARKED. THE CRACK IS VERY UNSIGHTLY ON SUCH A NEW CAR AND I CANNOT AFFORD TO REPLACE MY ENTIRE DASHBOARD.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 10036701
- Incident
- Aug 8, 2003
Body & structure
Filed Mar 4, 2003
ODOMETER INACCURATE READING. *NLM
- NHTSA ID
- 10008380
- Incident
- Mar 4, 2003
Body & structureBrakesElectrical+1 more
Filed Oct 24, 2002
THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE DRUMS AND ROTORS WORE EXCESSIVELY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE TRUNK LIGHT REMAINED ON ALTHOUGH THE TRUNK WAS SHUT. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS DRAWING TOO MUCH POWER AND CAUSED THE BATTERY TO BECOME DRAINED. *TS *NLM
- NHTSA ID
- 8021535
- Incident
- Nov 1, 2001
Body & structure
Filed Mar 25, 2002
FRAME PULLING APART AT WELD ON PASSENGERS SIDE, BELOW DOOR. IT IS CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO "POP" DOOR AND WINDOW STICK SHUT AND GAS DOOR SUCKED IN!*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 759761
- Incident
- May 1, 2001
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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- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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