1999 Chevrolet Cavalier steering problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Engine shakes when first started n when idling, but not when driving. Hoses n belts r not in good shape. Not sure about the air bags but seen on this site that there was a problem. I have seen that there are or where, quit a few recalls that were not taken care of. Especially safety ones.”
filed Aug 9, 2019
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that in 2005 when she made a right turn at 15 mph, the steering wheel made a clicking noise and began to vibrate. The failure continued to occur. There were no warning lights that would allude to the cause of failure. The contact…”
filed Apr 1, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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% |
| 1998 Cavalier | 54 | 16% |
| 1997 Cavalier | 83 | 15% |
| 1996 Cavalier | 49 | 10% |
| 1995 Cavalier | 19 | 7% |
| 1994 Cavalier | 8 | 4% |
| 1993 Cavalier | 7 | 5% |
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.