2005 Chevrolet Cavalier power train problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the clutch dropped to the floor board and could not be disengaged. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed a hole in the hydraulic clutch hose. The manufacturer was not made aware of…”
filed Jul 25, 2013
“I was on my way home today and think god my husband was driving..my gauges are not working on the car which is does from time to time. We merge on a major highway and the gas pedal accelerated and would not stop it just keep getting faster,, my brakes would not even stop it or the emergency brake…”
filed Jan 22, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Cavalier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Cavalier | 23 | 7% |
| 2003 Cavalier | 16 | 2% |
| 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 2005 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.