1994 Chevrolet Cavalier Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 8%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 16 complaints about the visibility of the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier, 8% of the 212 complaints for this model year. 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.
“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“The windshield wiper motor malfunctioned, causing the motor to be inoperative, which will prevent the occupant from having good visibility. May cause an accident. Dealer replaced windshield wiper motor 2 times. Problem is still occurring. Dealer cannot determine cause.”
NHTSA complaint #826464, filed 1998-08“When driving in rainy conditions and the windshield wipers are on, the wipers would stop working for about 60 seconds, making it impossible to see the road. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to determine the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #814525, filed 1997-07“Wipers do not work on delay or low speeds. Only on high. Washer will not spray fluid unless wipers are on high. Occasionally wipers will work on low or delay, however; they will stick.”
NHTSA complaint #711543, filed 1999-09Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 11 | 4% |
| 2004 | 25 | 8% |
| 2003 | 38 | 6% |
| 2002 | 16 | 8% |
| 2001 | 11 | 5% |
| 2000 | 14 | 4% |
| 1999 | 15 | 6% |
| 1998 | 15 | 4% |
| 1997 | 40 | 7% |
| 1996 | 27 | 5% |
| 1995 | 32 | 12% |
| 1994 | 16 | 8% |
| 1993 | 5 | 3% |
| 1992 | 10 | 7% |
| 1991 | 5 | 9% |
| 1990 | 8 | 15% |
| 1989 | 4 | 9% |
| 1988 | 2 | 17% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier
65 complaintsEngine cooling
56 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsSeat belts
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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