2003 Chevrolet Cavalier air bags problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owned a 2003 chevrolet cavalier. While driving 5 mph entering the highway, the turn signal lamps failed to illuminate when activated and resulted in a crash. The contact's vehicle was struck on the rear driver side and spun onto the roadside. The air bags did not deploy and a police…”
filed Nov 2, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, she attempted to engage the horn, but it failed to function. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who informed the contact that the vehicle needed a new canceling cam. The vehicle was…”
filed Oct 14, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Cavalier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Cavalier | 6 | 2% |
| 2004 Cavalier | 15 | 5% |
| 2002 Cavalier | 14 | 7% |
| 2001 Cavalier | 21 | 9% |
| 2000 Cavalier | 18 | 6% |
| 1999 Cavalier | 24 | 10% |
| 1998 Cavalier | 34 | 10% |
| 1997 Cavalier | 78 | 14% |
| 1996 Cavalier | 73 | 15% |
| 1995 Cavalier | 20 | 7% |
| 1994 Cavalier | 4 | 2% |
| 1993 Cavalier | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.