1996 Chevrolet Cavalier structure problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a 1996 chevy cavalier that was driving down the road when the steering went haywire. When it was checked by a shop it was found to be caused by a rusted out subframe. This car has 112k on it with very minimal rusting ie around the gas cap. *tr”
filed Dec 2, 2008
“I have a 1996 chevrolet cavalier. The sub frame on the front has rotted and the lower control arm ripped out and the front wheel was ripped off at highway speeds. Gm needs to recall all of these cars to evaluate the condition of these subframes. Repair or buy back if necessary. *tr”
filed Jul 30, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Cavalier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Cavalier | 14 | 5% |
| 2004 Cavalier | 13 | 4% |
| 2003 Cavalier | 11 | 2% |
| 2002 Cavalier | 9 | 5% |
| 2001 Cavalier | 14 | 6% |
| 2000 Cavalier | 27 | 9% |
| 1999 Cavalier | 8 | 3% |
| 1998 Cavalier | 28 | 8% |
| 1997 Cavalier | 20 | 4% |
| 1995 Cavalier | 9 | 3% |
| 1994 Cavalier | 13 | 6% |
| 1993 Cavalier | 8 | 5% |
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.