1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 146 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 fuel system of the 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier, 3% of the 146 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.
“Major failure of the vehicle's water-resistant envelope: serious water leak on the passenger side from the firewall, resulting in rust and severe damage to carpet, mold and mildew in carpet and underlay, and unpleasant odours”
NHTSA complaint #10071278, filed 2004-01“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 2004-07Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 16 | 6% |
| 2004 | 15 | 5% |
| 2003 | 383 | 56% |
| 2002 | 18 | 9% |
| 2001 | 29 | 12% |
| 2000 | 43 | 14% |
| 1999 | 17 | 7% |
| 1998 | 14 | 4% |
| 1997 | 23 | 4% |
| 1996 | 18 | 4% |
| 1995 | 9 | 3% |
| 1994 | 8 | 4% |
| 1993 | 5 | 3% |
| 1992 | 5 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 4% |
| 1990 | 4 | 7% |
| 1989 | 6 | 14% |
| 1984 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier
53 complaintsEngine cooling
41 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsExterior lighting
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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