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1994 Chevrolet Cavalier Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 212 total for the year
Median mileage
92,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2% of the 212 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,000 miles.

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.

“Turn signal/horn pad failure. Called Chevrolet hotline on 12/30/2008, and they were not helpful. Referred me to dealership and said there were no open recalls for my vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #10253269, filed 2008-12, 106,000 miles

“The signal light on the dashboard indicated that the rear signals work properly, even when a bulb was blown out. This caused the consumer to believe that signal worked properly, but it not. Dealer was not notified.”

NHTSA complaint #10111420, filed 2005-03, 78,000 miles

“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

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200552%
200482%
2003578%
2002147%
200173%
2000134%
1999115%
1998175%
1997132%
1996173%
199573%
199442%
199353%
199221%
199112%
199024%
198818%

Other parts of the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier

Brakes
65 complaints
Engine cooling
56 complaints
Electrical system
23 complaints
Seat belts
22 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
16 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaints
Body and structure
13 complaints
Seats
11 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Suspension
8 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1994 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology