1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Suspension 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 suspension 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.
“While driving vehicle experiences rough vibration/ speedometer doesn't work anymore, ABS light stays on. These things were working when test driven. Dealer is not assiting consumer with problem. Check engine light illuminated after driving 5-6 miles. Cruise control does not work. While slowing, steering wheel vibrates. When heater is on, engine has a strong odor.”
NHTSA complaint #881840, filed 2001-03“While backing into driveway, driver heard a grinding noise coming from the left front wheel. Driver took wheel off vehicle and found the left front control arm was cracked. Mechanic stated that the arm was broken completely in half. The control arm has been replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #823183, filed 1998-05“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 2004-07Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 2% |
| 2003 | 22 | 3% |
| 2002 | 10 | 5% |
| 2001 | 15 | 6% |
| 2000 | 21 | 7% |
| 1999 | 11 | 5% |
| 1998 | 11 | 3% |
| 1997 | 27 | 5% |
| 1996 | 27 | 5% |
| 1995 | 13 | 5% |
| 1994 | 8 | 4% |
| 1993 | 5 | 3% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 8% |
| 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 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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