1988 Chevrolet Cavalier Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 17%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,435miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier, 17% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,435 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dt: the contact stated there is wind blowing around the front windshield sealants, allowing cold drafts to enter into the vehicle. The contact discovered NHTSA recall 88v121000, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. However, the vehicle had the same symptoms as indicated in the recall. No repairs or corrections have been made at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #10141367, filed 2005-11, 100,000 milesRelated recalls
- 88V121000Jul 25, 1988There may be poor bond adhesion between windshield glass and mounting.Covers: Chevrolet Cavalier 1988, Pontiac Sunbird 1988
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 11 | 4% |
| 2004 | 25 | 8% |
| 2003 | 38 | 6% |
| 2002 | 16 | 8% |
| 2001 | 11 | 5% |
| 2000 | 14 | 4% |
| 1999 | 15 | 6% |
| 1998 | 15 | 4% |
| 1997 | 40 | 7% |
| 1996 | 27 | 5% |
| 1995 | 32 | 12% |
| 1994 | 16 | 8% |
| 1993 | 5 | 3% |
| 1992 | 10 | 7% |
| 1991 | 5 | 9% |
| 1990 | 8 | 15% |
| 1989 | 4 | 9% |
| 1988 | 2 | 17% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology