2002 Chevrolet Cavalier steering problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Just purchased a 2002 chevy cavalier for our daughter and have been trying to find out if any of the 5 recalls were performed on this vehicle or not. The nhtsa recall page isn't working at this time and the chevy local dealership isn't willing to help. Can someone please provide some assistance??”
filed May 6, 2021
“Driver was heading south on i684, on the exit ramp to 287 west, in heavy traffic. Vehicle suddenly appeared to shut off, making it impossible to steer and brake. Driver ran off the road and went nose first into a ditch, damaging the frame, radiator, airco and nose of vehicle. The vehicle was…”
filed Nov 11, 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% |
| 2001 Cavalier | 26 | 11% |
| 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 2002 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.