1999 Chevrolet Cavalier air bags problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated a loud pop was heard on the inside of the vehicle, and then the dashboard cracked down the middle. The contact is concerned the airbag could deploy without an accident. The vehicle has been seen by the dealership, but no repairs were made.”
filed Feb 24, 2006
“More than one incident: brake light and abs lights are on. The abs motor pack needs to be replaced, and was told by chevrolet dealership that this is a frequent problem. Bad motor pack due to corrosion in gears in motor pack. This causes abs to "shut off" but also for breaks to drag, stick…”
filed Dec 6, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Cavalier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Cavalier | 6 | 2% |
| 2004 Cavalier | 15 | 5% |
| 2003 Cavalier | 18 | 3% |
| 2002 Cavalier | 14 | 7% |
| 2001 Cavalier | 21 | 9% |
| 2000 Cavalier | 18 | 6% |
| 1998 Cavalier | 34 | 10% |
| 1997 Cavalier | 78 | 14% |
| 1996 Cavalier | 73 | 15% |
| 1995 Cavalier | 20 | 7% |
| 1994 Cavalier | 4 | 2% |
| 1993 Cavalier | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.