1986 Chevrolet Cavalier Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1986 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.

• 86V131000Sep 19, 1986106,111 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
  Covers: Chevrolet Cavalier 1986, Pontiac 6000 1986, Chevrolet Celebrity 1986 +30 more

  Reported issue: The push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. Consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.

  Remedy: Replace headlight switch as necessary.

  Full campaign details →

• 86V056000Apr 28, 198693,317 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
  Covers: Chevrolet Cavalier 1986, Chevrolet Truck 1985–1986, GMC GMC 1985–1986 +16 more

  Reported issue: The push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. Consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. Note: also, see nhtsa campaign number 86v131000.

  Remedy: Replace headlight switch as necessary.

  Full campaign details →

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