1998 Chevrolet Cavalier problems by component
345 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 66 | 19% | 78,484 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 55 | 16% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 54 | 16% | — |
| Steering → | 54 | 16% | 78,484 mi |
| Air Bags → | 34 | 10% | — |
| Structure → | 28 | 8% | 143,600 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 17 | 5% | — |
| Power Train → | 16 | 5% | — |
| Visibility → | 15 | 4% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 14 | 4% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages → | 11 | 3% | — |
| Suspension → | 11 | 3% | — |
| Equipment | 9 | 3% | — |
| Seats | 9 | 3% | — |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 5 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 1% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 3 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 0% | — |
| Engine | 1 | 0% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.