1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 18%of 146 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the electrical system of the 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier, 18% of the 146 complaints for this model year. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This consumer is not included in the recall for the horn (recall 96-i00-000), but is experencing problems with the horn. The retainer clip disconnects from the padding that holds the horn in plac. By the retainer clip disconnecting, the wire has disconnected and the horn doesn't work.”
NHTSA complaint #824003, filed 1998-06“Horn button on the steering wheel pops out and gets jammed between the steering wheel and the turn signal. Manufacturer stated that vehicle was not included in safety recall 96i-001000.GM/communcations: horn assembly and vehicle could not be serviced free of charge.”
NHTSA complaint #827881, filed 1998-09“Consumer turned on the ignition, backed the vehicle up approximately 3 or 4 feet, pulled it back up and turned off the ignition, got out and saw smoke. Opened the hood and there were high flames. Dealer was contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #828126, filed 1998-09“Various problems regarding 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier..one complaint submitted on numerous mvoq forms. Consumer lost brakes without warning. Dealer discovered that brake fluid line failed. Fuel line failed due to corrosion. Both horizontal and vertical components of the driver's seat were falling apart. Rust was evident on both sides of the lower part of the vehicle's body, from front wheel to rear wheel. Front automatic door locks work intermittently esoecially in cold weather. Driver's side seat back started to collapse and eventually failed completely -- seat back collapsed twice. …”
NHTSA complaint #10082054, filed 2004-07“Engine compartment spontaneously caught fire while vehicle was parked, cause has not been determined. Dealer replaced throttle cable/power steering fluid hose/pressure hoses/wiring/cruise control, other.”
NHTSA complaint #815659, filed 1997-08Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 211 | 74% |
| 2004 | 185 | 56% |
| 2003 | 106 | 16% |
| 2002 | 35 | 18% |
| 2001 | 56 | 23% |
| 2000 | 69 | 22% |
| 1999 | 47 | 20% |
| 1998 | 66 | 19% |
| 1997 | 107 | 20% |
| 1996 | 100 | 20% |
| 1995 | 59 | 22% |
| 1994 | 23 | 11% |
| 1993 | 26 | 18% |
| 1992 | 21 | 16% |
| 1991 | 17 | 31% |
| 1990 | 20 | 36% |
| 1989 | 6 | 14% |
| 1988 | 3 | 25% |
| 1986 | 5 | 28% |
Other parts of the 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier
53 complaintsEngine cooling
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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