2001 Chevrolet Cavalier suspension problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2001 chevrolet cavalier. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle passenger side front wheel assembly collapsed. *smd the consumer stated his vehicle collided with a park car. The seat belt was tight, and the air bag failed to deploy. The consumer stated the side wheel was at a 90 degree perpendicular…”
filed Jun 3, 2013
“3 times in the last 2 years I have had to replace the front driver side hub bearing, 1 time I have had to replace the front passenger side hub bearing and 1 time had to replace the rear passenger side hub bearing. The parts have all been replaced, I am told by the mechanics this is a common problem…”
filed Oct 16, 2007
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% |
| 2000 Cavalier | 21 | 7% |
| 1999 Cavalier | 11 | 5% |
| 1998 Cavalier | 11 | 3% |
| 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 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.