1984 Chevrolet Cavalier Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 87V079000May 7, 19871,136,407 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats
  Covers: Chevrolet Cavalier 1983–1984, Pontiac Sunbird 1983–1984, Buick Skyhawk 1983–1984 +2 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: Drivers seat could tip rearward unexpectedly; this couldresult in loss of control and a vehicle crash without prior warning.

  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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• 84V011000Feb 6, 198476,586 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
  Covers: Chevrolet Cavalier 1984, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1984, Chevrolet Camaro 1984 +22 more

  Reported issue: 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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NHTSA investigations

• PE86049Seat track lockClosed · Apr 24, 1986

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