2003 Chevrolet Cavalier fuel system, other problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, other on the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My gauge cluster went out while going down the highway. Very unsafe, I was unsure of the heat of the engine and it is one of the hotter days of the year!!!! Looked on-line and found how common this issue is. I cant see how much gas I have, how hot my car is, how fast im going, or how hard my car is…”
filed Jul 3, 2012
“2003 chevy cavalier 2dr/standard. Two months and counting my car stalls on stop light. Occasionally, shakes when I start, after putting gas in, it won't start right away (it takes five mins or less)...chk engine light is on...yes, oil change regularly, tuned-up done, new battery, new idle valve, it…”
filed Jun 17, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Other problems in other Cavalier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Cavalier | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 Cavalier | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 Cavalier | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 Cavalier | 9 | 4% |
| 2000 Cavalier | 13 | 4% |
| 1999 Cavalier | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 Cavalier | 5 | 1% |
| 1997 Cavalier | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 Cavalier | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 Cavalier | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 Cavalier | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 Cavalier | 1 | 2% |
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.