2001 Chevrolet Cavalier steering problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet cavalier. While driving approximatley 35 mph, an unusual noise emitted from the steering wheel and the entire instrument panel illuminated. In addition, the vehicle began to jerk. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The…”
filed Nov 18, 2015
“My key came out of the ignition while the car was still running and in the on position, and also another time the car key turned off by itself and I lost power to the vehicle and my brakes locked and almost caused me to get into a crash. *tr”
filed Sep 25, 2014
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% |
| 2000 Cavalier | 28 | 9% |
| 1999 Cavalier | 31 | 13% |
| 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 2001 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.