2003 Chevrolet Cavalier electrical system problems
106 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My car has the same problem with the instrument cluster that was recalled for other gm vehicles. The fuel level gauge, temperature gauge, rpm, speedometer.... None of my gauges work. They gave the wrong readings, the hand wouldn't return to their starting positions, then the hands went lower than…”
filed May 2, 2021
“Cluster of dashboard indicators (speedometer, gas guage , engine temp, rpm) all are not working now. They were going off and on at times when driving but now nothing works...my mechanic informs me this is a common problem with this make and model. No recall found. Very dangerous to drive why wasn't…”
filed Jan 28, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
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General Communication · Service Campaign · issued Aug 26, 2024
Electrical System problems in other Cavalier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Cavalier | 211 | 74% |
| 2004 Cavalier | 185 | 56% |
| 2002 Cavalier | 35 | 18% |
| 2001 Cavalier | 56 | 23% |
| 2000 Cavalier | 69 | 22% |
| 1999 Cavalier | 47 | 20% |
| 1998 Cavalier | 66 | 19% |
| 1997 Cavalier | 107 | 20% |
| 1996 Cavalier | 100 | 20% |
| 1995 Cavalier | 59 | 22% |
| 1994 Cavalier | 23 | 11% |
| 1993 Cavalier | 26 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.