2003 Chevrolet Cavalier power train problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that the vehicle could not be shifted out of park. When the contact inserted the key into the ignition switch, it became difficult to turn and the overhead light did not turn off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…”
filed Mar 25, 2015
“When shifting auto transmission into reverse gear from park the clip that holds the shift cable onto the shift lever on the transmission broke. Dealer told me that entire shift cable must be purchased to get the small clip that holds cable end to transmission shift lever. I went to a local junk…”
filed Mar 10, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This…
24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 24, 2024
Power Train problems in other Cavalier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Cavalier | 16 | 6% |
| 2004 Cavalier | 23 | 7% |
| 2002 Cavalier | 13 | 7% |
| 2001 Cavalier | 34 | 14% |
| 2000 Cavalier | 26 | 8% |
| 1999 Cavalier | 20 | 8% |
| 1998 Cavalier | 16 | 5% |
| 1997 Cavalier | 26 | 5% |
| 1996 Cavalier | 54 | 11% |
| 1995 Cavalier | 17 | 6% |
| 1994 Cavalier | 16 | 8% |
| 1993 Cavalier | 10 | 7% |
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.