1995 Chevrolet Cavalier Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 270 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 179,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier, 3% of the 270 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 179,850 miles. 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.
“The contact owns a 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier. While driving 65mph, the gas gauge idled back and forth uncontrollably. When the fuel tank is full the gauge idled from full to a quarter then back to full. It also idled from a half tank, quarter tank then to empty. When attempting to close the trunk, it failed to close due to the link and latch moving out of place (not aligned). This failure also caused her trunk to open randomly. While driving 65 miles per hour, the vehicle began shaking uncontrollably. The dealer stated that the failure is due to the struts. …”
NHTSA complaint #10191386, filed 2007-05, 179,850 miles“Power steering rack and pinion. While driving vehicle cut out like starved for gas, then died and wouldn't restart, replace tank electric fuel pump assembly. Ck p/steering for leaks, p/steering pump leaking fluid, r and rps pump and reseal completed, p/steering pump bushing getting worn. On another occassion replace pressure hose due to lost of power steering. Coolant light comes on and car overheates. Vehicle caught on fire due to leakage, oil and power steering pump fluid was leaking, totalled.”
NHTSA complaint #9005944, filed 2002-01“Problems with the head gasket leaking. Dealer was contacted and stated that there was a special policy of ether seven years or 100 thousand miles to fix the problem. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10005973, filed 2003-01“This vehicle has a leak from the fuel injection system that is leaking in the engine, and also the fumes are backing into the vehicle. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #847082, filed 1999-09Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Fuel 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 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier
82 complaintsElectrical system
59 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
32 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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