1998 Chevrolet Cavalier latches/locks/linkages problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“In august of 2002 I had the front right anti-lock sensor for my 1998 chevy cavalier replaced. Within nine months, may 2003, I had to have the same sensor replaced. Now it is may of 2004 and my dealership is telling me that I need the same sensor replaced. My thinking is that they should of found…”
filed May 16, 2004
“Oj rear back door came opened and the lock was on at the time. The door will not close, replace rt rear door lock assembly. Rusted/corroded lubricated to free up, needs replacement, remove and replace rt rear door lock assy.”
filed Mar 29, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Cavalier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Cavalier | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 Cavalier | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 Cavalier | 3 | 0% |
| 2002 Cavalier | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 Cavalier | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 Cavalier | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 Cavalier | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 Cavalier | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 Cavalier | 7 | 1% |
| 1995 Cavalier | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 Cavalier | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 Cavalier | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.