1995 Chevrolet Cavalier Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%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 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1% of the 270 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 179,850 miles.
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“Parked vehicle, locked all doors, manual locks, about 1 hour later, rear door opened without unlocking it. Owner had to tie door shut because door would not latch close/lock. According to dealer, internal mechanism of lock broke, replacing door lock assembly.”
NHTSA complaint #815434, filed 1997-08Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 0% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 11 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 7 | 1% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 7% |
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 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 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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