1998 Chevrolet Cavalier structure problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I heard vibration by the rear drivers side wheel. I inspected the vehicle and noticed I could actually move (wobble) the wheel, it came loose from the frame according to 3 car shops. I even took it to a chevy dealership, it was deemed unsafe to drive. Also the frame is completely corroded, there…”
filed Aug 31, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that while traveling 15 mph, the sub frame fractured. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was determined that the sub frame was completely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 120,000…”
filed Jul 1, 2013
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% |
| 1997 Cavalier | 20 | 4% |
| 1996 Cavalier | 13 | 3% |
| 1995 Cavalier | 9 | 3% |
| 1994 Cavalier | 13 | 6% |
| 1993 Cavalier | 8 | 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.