1997 Chevrolet Cavalier problems by component
540 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 107 | 20% | 105,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 106 | 20% | 76,500 mi |
| Steering → | 83 | 15% | 84,155 mi |
| Air Bags → | 78 | 14% | 100,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 58 | 11% | — |
| Visibility → | 40 | 7% | — |
| Suspension → | 27 | 5% | — |
| Power Train → | 26 | 5% | — |
| Structure → | 20 | 4% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 19 | 4% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 18 | 3% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 13 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 13 | 2% | — |
| Seats → | 11 | 2% | — |
| Equipment → | 10 | 2% | — |
| Tires | 8 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 7 | 1% | — |
| Engine | 4 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 1% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 1% | — |
| Child Seat | 2 | 0% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.