1998 Chevrolet Cavalier suspension problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The starter went out the first week I got it did tires start rubbing the sucks went out making it hard to drive and a second time start rubbing I end up buying three times cuz they got ball real fast the wiring under the engine ripped apart and now it's threw a rod. *tr”
filed Jun 6, 2020
“Front left wheel bearings have been replaced 3 times, front right twice. Taken to dealer due to a loud humming sound when driving, bearings were worn out.*ak”
filed Apr 23, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Cavalier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Cavalier | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 Cavalier | 6 | 2% |
| 2003 Cavalier | 22 | 3% |
| 2002 Cavalier | 10 | 5% |
| 2001 Cavalier | 15 | 6% |
| 2000 Cavalier | 21 | 7% |
| 1999 Cavalier | 11 | 5% |
| 1997 Cavalier | 27 | 5% |
| 1996 Cavalier | 27 | 5% |
| 1995 Cavalier | 13 | 5% |
| 1994 Cavalier | 8 | 4% |
| 1993 Cavalier | 5 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.