2003 Chevrolet Cavalier safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
31
complaints reporting a crash
6
complaints reporting fire
1
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 16 report injuries (18 people injured, 1 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier vehicles were involved in 47 fatal crashes with 43 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR LAMPS THAT PROVIDE STOP AND TURN… · Nov 1, 2004