1998 Chevrolet Cavalier steering problems
54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet cavalier. While driving in reverse approximately 5 mph, the contact attempted several times to turn the steering wheel but the steering wheel would not respond. The failure was a continuous occurrence in any selected gear. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign…”
filed Apr 11, 2011
“Ever since I bought my car brand new, I have had issues with the engine stalling on hills or inclines. My car will start to feel as if it's going to stall, and the rpm's jump up as if I am accelerating the gas, but since this normally only happens on hills, when I apply the brakes, my car will not…”
filed Jan 31, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND…Campaign 02V286000 · Nov 4, 2002
Steering problems in other Cavalier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Cavalier | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 Cavalier | 16 | 5% |
| 2003 Cavalier | 19 | 3% |
| 2002 Cavalier | 16 | 8% |
| 2001 Cavalier | 26 | 11% |
| 2000 Cavalier | 28 | 9% |
| 1999 Cavalier | 31 | 13% |
| 1997 Cavalier | 83 | 15% |
| 1996 Cavalier | 49 | 10% |
| 1995 Cavalier | 19 | 7% |
| 1994 Cavalier | 8 | 4% |
| 1993 Cavalier | 7 | 5% |
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.