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1989 Chevrolet Cavalier vs 1991 Chevrolet Cavalier

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1989 Chevrolet Cavalier1991 Chevrolet Cavalier
NHTSA complaints4355
Recall campaigns00
Service bulletins (TSBs)13
Investigations22
Crash reports27
Fire reports16
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)20–2620–25
Median reported mileage

Reported problems side by side

ComponentChevrolet CavalierChevrolet Cavalier
Electrical System617
Engine and Engine Cooling108
Steering55
Seats37
Seat Belts45
Visibility45
Power Train53
Fuel System, Gasoline61
1989 Chevrolet Cavalier
1991 Chevrolet Cavalier

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.