1997 Chevrolet Cavalier structure problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that while having the vehicle inspected, the mechanic stated the passenger and driver side of the frame was completely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was…”
filed Jun 26, 2013
“My cavalier frame rotted and broke. This is very serious do to the fact that I lost control of my vehicle and almost crashed. *tr”
filed Dec 15, 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% |
| 1996 Cavalier | 13 | 3% |
| 1995 Cavalier | 9 | 3% |
| 1994 Cavalier | 13 | 6% |
| 1993 Cavalier | 8 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.