1991 Chevrolet Cavalier Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 1991 Chevrolet Cavalier, 9% of the 55 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Steering stiffened/locked as driver was pulling into parking space, causing minor contact with adjacent parked vehicle. Following contact, vehicle stopped and steering wheel realigned (with great effort) to complete parking. After parking, key could not be removed from ignition switch, and vehicle would not continue running after starting (only 1-2 seconds). After local Chevrolet dealership retrieved vehicle, service rep stated he knew what happened when incident described and vehicle identified as '91 Cavalier. Ignition switch assembly replaced, no problem since. …”
NHTSA complaint #701480, filed 1998-12Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 | 16 | 5% |
| 2003 | 19 | 3% |
| 2002 | 16 | 8% |
| 2001 | 26 | 11% |
| 2000 | 28 | 9% |
| 1999 | 31 | 13% |
| 1998 | 54 | 16% |
| 1997 | 83 | 15% |
| 1996 | 49 | 10% |
| 1995 | 19 | 7% |
| 1994 | 8 | 4% |
| 1993 | 7 | 5% |
| 1992 | 8 | 6% |
| 1991 | 5 | 9% |
| 1990 | 4 | 7% |
| 1989 | 5 | 12% |
| 1988 | 2 | 17% |
| 1987 | 6 | 25% |
| 1986 | 3 | 17% |
| 1984 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1991 Chevrolet Cavalier
17 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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.
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