1989 Chevrolet Cavalier Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier, 7% of the 43 complaints for this model year.
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.
“The hatchback latch experiencing failure, adjustments have been made with not success. However, when the hatchback is fully closed any small bump while driving releases the lock and pops the door open, which allows exhaust (fumes) to enter the passenger compartment.”
NHTSA complaint #547296, filed 1999-07Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 0% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 11 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 7 | 1% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier
10 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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