MYRModel Year Report

1995 Chevrolet Cavalier

● Typical for this model
1995 Chevrolet Cavalier
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
271
Recalls
9

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

33% of complaints

Complaints per year

1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 8 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1985 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 1995: 271 complaints 1995 271 1996: 503 complaints 1997: 540 complaints 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 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 1995: 271 complaints 1995 271 1996: 503 complaints 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 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 271 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

1995: 271 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine and engine cooling

33% · 89 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Driver lost control. Owner has received recall notice from chev-mfg., about steering front bushing sleeve sub assembly separating from control arm. Describe.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-08-08

Electrical system

23% · 63 reports

Most commonly citing switch and ignition.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle caught on fire due to a short circuit in the ignition.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-13

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier. The contact stated that when the vehicle was turned on, the ignition key failed to stay in the run position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-24

Visibility

12% · 33 reports

Most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and heater core.

Service brakes

12% · 32 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Air bags

8% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
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Air bags failed to deploy in frontal impact at speed of 45 MPH. Air bag light on dash indicated air bags were activated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-17

Safety timeline

9 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    1995-02-15Suspension95V025000 These vehicles have been built with welds missing from the front suspension lower control arm assemblies causing excessive loads on the existing welds.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect both left-hand and right-hand front suspension lower control arm assemblies and replace all control arm assemblies found with omitted welds.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1995-07-19Structure95V141000 Some welds were omitted from the body lock pillar, or "B" Pillar. This does not comply with FMVSS no.208, "Occupant crash protection."

    Remedy: All vehicles in this recall campaign have been repurchased and replaced with a comparable vehicle.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1997-01-30Exterior lighting96V250000 The front and/or rear hazard warning lamps (Four-way flashers) do not flash when the hazard switch is activated. This fails to comply with FMVSS No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated…

    Remedy: Dealers or vehicle owners will inspect for proper function of the hazard warning lamps. If necessary, dealers will replace the hazard lamp switch.

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  4. I
    2002-01-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-03-15 Fire in steering column area
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    2002-03-27Electrical system02V070000 On certain passenger vehicles. If the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the "Start" Position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, and sometimes…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a relay kit in these vehicles to prevent high current from flowing through the ignition switch. Owner notification began March 27, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to…

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    2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…

    Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

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    2006-07-01Exterior lighting06E049000 Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are…

    Remedy: Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

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    2008-10-16Steering08E063000 Dorman products is recalling 3,900 intermediate steering shafts dorman part nos. 425-151, 425-152, and 425-153, (Sold under dorman's "Oe solutions" Brand name), balkamp #'s 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059…

    Remedy: Dorman will notify owners and replace the steering shafts free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2008. Owners may contact dorman toll free at 1-800-523-2492.

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    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

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    2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

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Buy-smart checklist

1995 Chevrolet Cavalier — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 89 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 63 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 33 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95V025000 · Suspension
  • Recall 95V141000 · Structure
  • Recall 96V250000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 02V070000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 08E063000 · Steering
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
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FAQ

Is the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier have?
9 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.