1996 Chevrolet Cavalier air bags problems
73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owned a 1996 chevrolet cavalier. While the contact was making a u turn, another vehicle crashed into the driver side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries to the head, right shoulder, and left knee. The passenger…”
filed Nov 28, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet cavalier. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact's vehicle was struck on the driver's side by another vehicle. The driver side air bag did not deploy during the crash; however, it suddenly deployed while the contact attempted to exit the vehicle. The…”
filed Sep 26, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a stop sign and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and no injuries were…”
filed Sep 22, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Cavalier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Cavalier | 6 | 2% |
| 2004 Cavalier | 15 | 5% |
| 2003 Cavalier | 18 | 3% |
| 2002 Cavalier | 14 | 7% |
| 2001 Cavalier | 21 | 9% |
| 2000 Cavalier | 18 | 6% |
| 1999 Cavalier | 24 | 10% |
| 1998 Cavalier | 34 | 10% |
| 1997 Cavalier | 78 | 14% |
| 1995 Cavalier | 20 | 7% |
| 1994 Cavalier | 4 | 2% |
| 1993 Cavalier | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.