1994 Chevrolet Cavalier Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 11%of 212 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the electrical system of the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier, 11% of the 212 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer stated when applying the brakes, it felt like the vehicle was trying to stop on wet leaves, it was soon discovered that the brakes were installed wrong by the dealer on june 14, 2000, the dealer offered consumer a 50 percent split on the brake work, however consumer believes that the dealer should pay for the entire brake job since they installed the rear brakes on the front and vice versa.”
NHTSA complaint #564993, filed 2002-04“Upon start up in cold weather: wipers inop, heater fan inop, auto door locks inop, head lamps inop. After 20 min warm up all seems to function okay. Start up in warmer part of day these discrepancies do not materialize.”
NHTSA complaint #715769, filed 1999-12“The consumer has been experiencing problems with horn assembly. While driving their horn fell off. The manufacturer has not been contacted. The defects are described in recall number 96i001000.”
NHTSA complaint #830941, filed 1998-11“Consumer experienced multiple problems with vehicle. The alternator blew at 32,000 miles. The ignition systen has been replaced, and the engine belt is worn out.”
NHTSA complaint #815810, filed 1997-08“Abs fails every time activated, system cycles slowly, with uncontrollable lock and release of wheels. This has occured on a few occasions. 1 occasion resulted in an accident. Engine/vehicle vibrates heavily when idling in gear. Has done so since purchase, but has gotten progressively worse. Horn pad has disloged and fallen between steering wheel spokes on several occasions, nearly resulting in accidents. Driver's side seat latch does not retain seatback from travelling forward. It has always been this way. Safety issue. Air conditioner failed after about 9 months, with no prior use. …”
NHTSA complaint #709339, filed 1999-07Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 211 | 74% |
| 2004 | 185 | 56% |
| 2003 | 106 | 16% |
| 2002 | 35 | 18% |
| 2001 | 56 | 23% |
| 2000 | 69 | 22% |
| 1999 | 47 | 20% |
| 1998 | 66 | 19% |
| 1997 | 107 | 20% |
| 1996 | 100 | 20% |
| 1995 | 59 | 22% |
| 1994 | 23 | 11% |
| 1993 | 26 | 18% |
| 1992 | 21 | 16% |
| 1991 | 17 | 31% |
| 1990 | 20 | 36% |
| 1989 | 6 | 14% |
| 1988 | 3 | 25% |
| 1986 | 5 | 28% |
Other parts of the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier
65 complaintsEngine cooling
56 complaintsSeat belts
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsSeats
11 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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