MYRModel Year Report

1984 Chevrolet Cavalier

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1984 Chevrolet Cavalier
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:35:45.758Z

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
8

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1984

Investigations
8

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1982: 1 complaint 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 8 complaints 1984 8 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 18 complaints 1987: 24 complaints 1988: 12 complaints 1988 1989: 43 complaints 1990: 55 complaints 1991: 56 complaints 1991 1992: 137 complaints 1993: 148 complaints 1994: 217 complaints 1994 1995: 271 complaints 1996: 503 complaints 1997: 540 complaints 1997 1998: 345 complaints 1999: 240 complaints 2000: 315 complaints 2000 2001: 243 complaints 2002: 196 complaints 2003: 678 complaints 2003 2004: 330 complaints 2005: 287 complaints
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 8 complaints 1984 8 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 18 complaints 1986 1987: 24 complaints 1988: 12 complaints 1988 1989: 43 complaints 1990: 55 complaints 1990 1991: 56 complaints 1992: 137 complaints 1992 1993: 148 complaints 1994: 217 complaints 1994 1995: 271 complaints 1996: 503 complaints 1996 1997: 540 complaints 1998: 345 complaints 1998 1999: 240 complaints 2000: 315 complaints 2000 2001: 243 complaints 2002: 196 complaints 2002 2003: 678 complaints 2004: 330 complaints 2004 2005: 287 complaints
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 3 complaints 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1984 8 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 18 complaints 1986 1987: 24 complaints 1987 1988: 12 complaints 1988 1989: 43 complaints 1989 1990: 55 complaints 1990 1991: 56 complaints 1991 1992: 137 complaints 1992 1993: 148 complaints 1993 1994: 217 complaints 1994 1995: 271 complaints 1995 1996: 503 complaints 1996 1997: 540 complaints 1997 1998: 345 complaints 1998 1999: 240 complaints 1999 2000: 315 complaints 2000 2001: 243 complaints 2001 2002: 196 complaints 2002 2003: 678 complaints 2003 2004: 330 complaints 2004 2005: 287 complaints 2005

1984: 8 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19821
19833
19848
19854
198618
198724
198812
198943
199055
199156
1992137
1993148
1994217
1995271
1996503
1997540
1998345
1999240
2000315
2001243
2002196
2003678
2004330
2005287

Known problem areas

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

3 of 8 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing constant velocity joint and torque converter.

Seat belts

2 of 8 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.

CRASHINJURY
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The vehicle was hit from the rear and in turn, hit the vehicle in front of it, and the rear lap belt broke at the buckle. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-07-22

Driver's seat belt did not lock up, resulting in driver hitting the windshield twice.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-07-12

Suspension

1 of 8 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing front.

CRASHINJURY
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Vehicle swerved out of control, resulting in accident and injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-20

Steering

1 of 8 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing pump.

Seats

1 of 8 total reports mentions: seats, most commonly citing recliner.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 8 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1984-02-24Seats84V011000 Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 207, anchorage of seats. In event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function.

    Remedy: Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. Locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced.

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    1984-12-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 1985-03-22 Engine compartment fires
  3. I
    1986-04-24Preliminary evaluationClosed 1986-08-01 Seat track lock
  4. I
    1986-08-01Engineering analysisClosed 1987-06-01 Seat track lock
  5. I
    1986-09-05Defect petitionClosed 1986-12-19 Power steering failure
  6. I
    1986-09-12Defect petitionClosed 1986-12-22 Sudden acceleration
  7. I
    1986-12-16Engineering analysisClosed 1988-09-19 Power st. Assist
  8. I
    1986-12-16Engineering analysisClosed 1987-08-07 Sudden accel
  9. R
    1987-06-24Seats87V079000 The metal floor pan anchor bar could fatigue and break around the left front outer seat adjuster stud of the drivers seat, allowing the stud to separate from the floor pan anchor bar.

    Remedy: Install a reinforcement bracket on the floor pan anchor bar at the left front outer seat adjuster position of the drivers seat.

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  10. I
    1988-02-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-05-11 Headlamp switch failure
  11. R
    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…

    Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).

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Buy-smart checklist

1984 Chevrolet Cavalier — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 84V011000 · Seats
  • Recall 87V079000 · Seats
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.