1997 Chevrolet Cavalier steering problems
83 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on the first attempt. The contact also stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired. The contact was not…”
filed Feb 3, 2015
“1997 chevy cavalier steering column and dashboard caught on fire on march 10, 2011. Car had no mechanical or electrical issues prior to the fire. Car was in excellent working condition. Car had been parked for approximately one hour after being used for a short drive. The cavalier was parked…”
filed Apr 22, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND…Campaign 02V286000 · Nov 4, 2002
Steering problems in other Cavalier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Cavalier | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 Cavalier | 16 | 5% |
| 2003 Cavalier | 19 | 3% |
| 2002 Cavalier | 16 | 8% |
| 2001 Cavalier | 26 | 11% |
| 2000 Cavalier | 28 | 9% |
| 1999 Cavalier | 31 | 13% |
| 1998 Cavalier | 54 | 16% |
| 1996 Cavalier | 49 | 10% |
| 1995 Cavalier | 19 | 7% |
| 1994 Cavalier | 8 | 4% |
| 1993 Cavalier | 7 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.