1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%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 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier, 5% of the 146 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, 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.
“While in vehicle, the vehicle was not turned on, second party was spraying hose on vehicle to see where a leak was coming from inside of vehicle. 20 minutes later automatic door locks came on. Third party could not get out of car. Tried manually, then after banging on the door lock area, the door unlocked. Door lock buzzing was still on. Consumer had to get a wrench to disconnect the battery. At this time heavy smoke started coming out of dashboard, and a fire broke out. Called fire department.”
NHTSA complaint #850250, filed 1999-10“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“While sitting at a traffic light / stop sign, the vehicle would vibrate. Dealer determine the motor mounts to be worn out which was the cause of failure.”
NHTSA complaint #851498, filed 1999-10Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 14 | 5% |
| 2004 | 13 | 4% |
| 2003 | 11 | 2% |
| 2002 | 9 | 5% |
| 2001 | 14 | 6% |
| 2000 | 27 | 9% |
| 1999 | 8 | 3% |
| 1998 | 28 | 8% |
| 1997 | 20 | 4% |
| 1996 | 13 | 3% |
| 1995 | 9 | 3% |
| 1994 | 13 | 6% |
| 1993 | 8 | 5% |
| 1992 | 6 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 5 | 12% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 6% |
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 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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