1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) 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 visibility 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“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 2004-07“Whil driving in rainy weather conditions windshield wipers became inoperable due failure within windshield wiper switch assembly. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #864463, filed 2000-06Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 11 | 4% |
| 2004 | 25 | 8% |
| 2003 | 38 | 6% |
| 2002 | 16 | 8% |
| 2001 | 11 | 5% |
| 2000 | 14 | 4% |
| 1999 | 15 | 6% |
| 1998 | 15 | 4% |
| 1997 | 40 | 7% |
| 1996 | 27 | 5% |
| 1995 | 32 | 12% |
| 1994 | 16 | 8% |
| 1993 | 5 | 3% |
| 1992 | 10 | 7% |
| 1991 | 5 | 9% |
| 1990 | 8 | 15% |
| 1989 | 4 | 9% |
| 1988 | 2 | 17% |
| 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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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