1999 Chevrolet Cavalier electrical system problems
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was on my way to my dentist appointment, suddenly a hissing noise came from the car.all of the dashboard lights came on and I knew I was in trouble.I was on a busy intersection in the city.I had to act in a split second and steer quickly off of the nearest side ride.the steering wheel was locking…”
filed Aug 15, 2017
“Takata recall: fuel gage nas never worked since being bought, turn signals ( both right and left) barely worked when bought and went out completly the next day, power steering locks up occasionally and and cant turn wheel,shift gear linkages will only shift manually under the hood, car will die or…”
filed Jul 17, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLESCampaign 04V036000 · Jan 27, 2004
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
19NA273 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 2, 2019
Electrical System problems in other Cavalier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Cavalier | 211 | 74% |
| 2004 Cavalier | 185 | 56% |
| 2003 Cavalier | 106 | 16% |
| 2002 Cavalier | 35 | 18% |
| 2001 Cavalier | 56 | 23% |
| 2000 Cavalier | 69 | 22% |
| 1998 Cavalier | 66 | 19% |
| 1997 Cavalier | 107 | 20% |
| 1996 Cavalier | 100 | 20% |
| 1995 Cavalier | 59 | 22% |
| 1994 Cavalier | 23 | 11% |
| 1993 Cavalier | 26 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.