1996 Chevrolet Cavalier problems by component
503 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 117 | 23% | 97,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 100 | 20% | 60,959 mi |
| Air Bags → | 73 | 15% | — |
| Power Train → | 54 | 11% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 54 | 11% | — |
| Steering → | 49 | 10% | — |
| Suspension → | 27 | 5% | — |
| Visibility → | 27 | 5% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 21 | 4% | — |
| Equipment → | 19 | 4% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 17 | 3% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 15 | 3% | — |
| Interior Lighting → | 14 | 3% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 14 | 3% | — |
| Structure → | 13 | 3% | — |
| Seats → | 12 | 2% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 7 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 5 | 1% | — |
| Child Seat | 4 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 1% | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | — |
| Engine | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.