1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%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 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1% of the 146 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“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“Locked door flew open during side impact. Seatbelt that was attached to the door did not restrain dcriver from being thrown from vehicle . Driver sustained serious injury.”
NHTSA complaint #523085, filed 1997-12Latches, 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 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 complaintsFuel system
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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