1996 Chevrolet Cavalier equipment problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the equipment on the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Driving down the road, motor stops running and I lost all power both steering and electrical. Got it to the side of the road. Waited 2 minutes and started it back up it was fine. Only did this 2 times within a week period. Engine idle rough since I purchased it in 1998. Took it in and they said…”
filed Apr 22, 2004
“I am having a very difficult time understanding and obtaining clear information on the 1996 chevrolet cavalier's theft system that came with the car from the factory. Something is tripping and I cannot disengage it. When tripped, the engine shuts off and this can happen at any time and at any…”
filed Nov 7, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
17-NA-073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 21, 2023This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
19NA273 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 2, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to…
PIC4696E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 22, 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
17NA073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 18, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to…
PIC4696D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 5, 2019
Equipment problems in other Cavalier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Cavalier | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 Cavalier | 6 | 2% |
| 2003 Cavalier | 16 | 2% |
| 2002 Cavalier | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 Cavalier | 11 | 5% |
| 2000 Cavalier | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 Cavalier | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 Cavalier | 9 | 3% |
| 1997 Cavalier | 10 | 2% |
| 1995 Cavalier | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 Cavalier | 6 | 3% |
| 1993 Cavalier | 8 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 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.