1994 Chevrolet Cavalier Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 8%of 212 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 154,200miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier, 8% of the 212 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 154,200 miles. 1 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.
“When driving 20 MPH left front tire collapsed. This caused consumer to stop in the middle of the road. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership for inspection and mechanic determined that the driveshaft failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10073853, filed 2004-05“Consumer's vehicle had the same problem as mentioned in recall 94v115000 concening axles. Dealer would not repair vehicle because VIN was not included.”
NHTSA complaint #10034491, filed 2003-08“Failure on the rear fender, the right rear tire is rubbing against the fender. When you turn the ignition on the vehicle can shift from park to reverse without your foot on the brake.”
NHTSA complaint #803366, filed 1996-10Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 16 | 6% |
| 2004 | 23 | 7% |
| 2003 | 16 | 2% |
| 2002 | 13 | 7% |
| 2001 | 34 | 14% |
| 2000 | 26 | 8% |
| 1999 | 20 | 8% |
| 1998 | 16 | 5% |
| 1997 | 26 | 5% |
| 1996 | 54 | 11% |
| 1995 | 17 | 6% |
| 1994 | 16 | 8% |
| 1993 | 10 | 7% |
| 1992 | 7 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 5% |
| 1990 | 5 | 9% |
| 1989 | 5 | 12% |
| 1987 | 2 | 8% |
| 1984 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier
65 complaintsEngine cooling
56 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsSeat belts
22 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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