1996 Chevrolet Cavalier exterior lighting problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet cavalier. The rear hazard warning lights would not flash when the switch was activated. The dealer stated that the hazard lamp switch failed. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number (exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights). The…”
filed Nov 5, 2007
“Dt: the contact stated the headlights glowed an orange/yellow color. The dealership replaced the sockets and bulbs, but this has not solved the problem. The dealership stated there was no problem with the vehicle. The contact insisted this impaired his vision and he could not see three feet in…”
filed Jan 3, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Cavalier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Cavalier | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 Cavalier | 8 | 2% |
| 2003 Cavalier | 57 | 8% |
| 2002 Cavalier | 14 | 7% |
| 2001 Cavalier | 7 | 3% |
| 2000 Cavalier | 13 | 4% |
| 1999 Cavalier | 11 | 5% |
| 1998 Cavalier | 17 | 5% |
| 1997 Cavalier | 13 | 2% |
| 1995 Cavalier | 7 | 3% |
| 1994 Cavalier | 4 | 2% |
| 1993 Cavalier | 5 | 3% |
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.