1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 7%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 10 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier, 7% 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.
“Please call for additional comments. My car has considerably low mileage, I have had a few occasions that required me to apply the brake quickly. The brakes seem to lock and causes the car to jump or lunge. I thought this was a normal process, since I am not all that mechanically inclined. Now my gear shifter button sticks and does not allow me to shift into drive. I am somewhat knowledgeable about the fact that the problem is being caused by a problem with the brake system. With only 33,000 miles on the car I should not be having a problem like this. …”
NHTSA complaint #718663, filed 2000-02“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“When stopping with ABS from higher speeds, the vehicle bucks, misses, and stalls out, vehicle would immediately start up, but when put in drive it would stall out for about 5-10 minutes, consumer states the problem is with the torque converter sensor.”
NHTSA complaint #564521, filed 2002-02“Automatic transmission failure, transmission is missing the first gear, erratic operation of the transmission, vehicle will not accelerate more than 20 MPH. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #976608, filed 1995-12Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 16 | 6% |
| 2004 | 23 | 7% |
| 2003 | 16 | 2% |
| 2002 | 13 | 7% |
| 2001 | 34 | 14% |
| 2000 | 26 | 8% |
| 1999 | 20 | 8% |
| 1998 | 16 | 5% |
| 1997 | 26 | 5% |
| 1996 | 54 | 11% |
| 1995 | 17 | 6% |
| 1994 | 16 | 8% |
| 1993 | 10 | 7% |
| 1992 | 7 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 5% |
| 1990 | 5 | 9% |
| 1989 | 5 | 12% |
| 1987 | 2 | 8% |
| 1984 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier
53 complaintsEngine cooling
41 complaintsElectrical system
26 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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