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1995 Chevrolet Cavalier Seats Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
2%of 270 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seats of the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2% of the 270 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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 front seat backs remain unlocked until a pendulum activated lock-up mechanism locks the seats during an accident or hard braking. The design is hazardous, consumer experienced a child in the back pushing seat forward and driver into steering wheel.”

NHTSA complaint #522410, filed 1997-09

“Seat backs do not lock in position. Manufacturer says this is thedesign, but seats on a 1997 Cavalier 2-door do lock. The floppy seats are a safety concern.”

NHTSA complaint #735865, filed 2000-11

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200562%
200482%
200310%
200263%
200110%
200021%
199893%
1997112%
1996122%
199562%
1994115%
199385%
1992129%
1991713%
199012%
198937%
198728%
1986211%
1984113%

Other parts of the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier

Engine cooling
82 complaints
Electrical system
59 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
32 complaints
Brakes
26 complaints
Air bags
20 complaints
Steering
19 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
17 complaints
Suspension
13 complaints
Seat belts
11 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Body and structure
9 complaints
Exterior 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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