1990 Chevrolet Cavalier electrical system problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier — 36% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Consumer had questions about the vehicle starter and the use of a starter not designed for the vehicle.*mr *ts. The starter the consumer purchased from the auto store was said to be incompatible for the consumer's vehicle, however it worked fine. *jb”
filed Aug 6, 2003
“While trying to start vehicle there was some smoke coming up from ignition switch. Contacted dealer, and they were not willing to do any work.*ak”
filed Apr 8, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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% |
| 1999 Cavalier | 47 | 20% |
| 1998 Cavalier | 66 | 19% |
| 1997 Cavalier | 107 | 20% |
| 1996 Cavalier | 100 | 20% |
| 1995 Cavalier | 59 | 22% |
| 1994 Cavalier | 23 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1990 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.