1994 Chevrolet Cavalier Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 10%of 212 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,200miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the seat belts of the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier, 10% of the 212 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,200 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This problem of the ABS system malfunctioning started a little over a year ago. I have already spent well over 800 dollars on brake work at several different brake shops. Nobody knew what the problem was until I took it to the last place. They told me it was 1300 dollar problem. I need to replace the ABS box. While driving down the highway one day in perfectly clear weather I was to force to hit my brakes and ended up spinning out of control and almost being struck by numerous cars until I finally come to a stop facing traffic. This happened while my 15 month old son was in the car with me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10000963, filed 2003-01, 98,200 miles“The seat belt on the driver side will not un-buckle. This is a major safety hazard. I have been to the dealer and they said that it was not covered under my extended waranty. Please help!”
NHTSA complaint #702211, filed 1999-01“Excessive front brake pad wear, replaced a minimum of 10 times within 70,000 miles rotors replaced also - drivers seat does not always lock into place sometimes slides for/backwards - hard to use release button on front passenger belt now the casing fell off - wipers aren't placed correctly has chipped off paint on hood - driver side window is hard to roll feels as if it gets off track car gives squeking/rattling sound while driving - black metal parts on wipers has faded to blotchy gray early in cars life - I have not had problems like these in any car I've owned, they are premature…”
NHTSA complaint #719276, filed 2000-02“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“Consumer states while going about 15 MPH vehicle was involved in a side impact collision. Upon impact the seatbelt on both the passenger and driver side went forward and did not lock. Owner was hospitalized. Manf. Not contacted”
NHTSA complaint #813191, filed 1997-06Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 2% |
| 2003 | 8 | 1% |
| 2002 | 9 | 5% |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 3% |
| 1998 | 8 | 2% |
| 1997 | 13 | 2% |
| 1996 | 21 | 4% |
| 1995 | 11 | 4% |
| 1994 | 22 | 10% |
| 1993 | 9 | 6% |
| 1992 | 10 | 7% |
| 1991 | 5 | 9% |
| 1990 | 4 | 7% |
| 1989 | 4 | 9% |
| 1988 | 1 | 8% |
| 1987 | 6 | 25% |
| 1986 | 1 | 6% |
| 1984 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier
65 complaintsEngine cooling
56 complaintsElectrical system
23 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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