1994 Chevrolet Cavalier Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 212 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 117,350miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier, 4% of the 212 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,350 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 fuel gauge is registering 1/8 tank of gas. However, the fuel tank is empty. Vehicle has been to several repair shop,. But no repairs were done. Dealer was notified. Dealer informed the consumer that the problem was not covered under a recall. The consumer stated that he spoke with other Cavalier owners and they also had the problem of the gas gauge giving inaccurate readings.”
NHTSA complaint #10109339, filed 2005-03, 40,000 miles“- the contact purchased the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier on 01/23/07. The vehicle started jerking when trying to come to a stop, and lost power at stop lights. Also, the contact smelled gas fumes while driving the vehicle. He took the vehicle to firestone, and had a diagnostic test performed, and was informed that the vehicle had two fuel injectors that were leaking. And that the torque converter failed. The firestone representative informed the contact that the fuel injector failure was a fire hazard .and the vehicle was not safe. …”
NHTSA complaint #10184406, filed 2007-03, 194,700 miles“Fuel gauge does not work properly. Needle would go all the way past full when it's filled. But when driving, cannot tell if tank is being empty due to needle not moving downward. Was no indication of whether fuel was in tank or not. Took to dealership & was informed by mechanic that a new part, fuel sender module, was needed & would replace it when it came in.”
NHTSA complaint #872734, filed 2000-10“Non metallic fuel line 8 inches from fuel filter near rear end of fuel tank has experienced a fuel leakage. Dealer notified, and unwilling to assist in this problem. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #882950, filed 2001-03Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 16 | 6% |
| 2004 | 15 | 5% |
| 2003 | 383 | 56% |
| 2002 | 18 | 9% |
| 2001 | 29 | 12% |
| 2000 | 43 | 14% |
| 1999 | 17 | 7% |
| 1998 | 14 | 4% |
| 1997 | 23 | 4% |
| 1996 | 18 | 4% |
| 1995 | 9 | 3% |
| 1994 | 8 | 4% |
| 1993 | 5 | 3% |
| 1992 | 5 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 4% |
| 1990 | 4 | 7% |
| 1989 | 6 | 14% |
| 1984 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier
65 complaintsEngine cooling
56 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsSeat belts
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsSeats
11 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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