1995 Chevrolet Cavalier Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 5%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 13 complaints about the suspension of the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier, 5% of the 270 complaints for this model year. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 lower control arm on the left front of the vehicle failed reulting in also having to replace the left half shaft, upn inspection the right cntrol arm was also faulty and had t be replaced, fortunately when the part broke the car was ging slowly in a parking lot and not on the highway or most certainly a serious injury or death migh thave occurred.”
NHTSA complaint #719286, filed 2000-02“Consumer noticed noise and vibration , salesman assured consumer that the noise and vibration was because vehicle had front wheel drive, the salesman informed consumer that the vehilce would thouroughly be inspected, however while driving vehicle consumer continued to hear the noise and vibration, vehicle was taken into a repair shop, in which inner and outer tie rods and gas strut assembly were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #562417, filed 2001-08“While driving there was a knocking noise coming from the right front end. Owner found that right control arm broke which caused right axle and cv boot to be damaged. Right axle was replaced at owner's expense. Also, cv boot would be replaced. Same problem is starting to occur on the opposite side.”
NHTSA complaint #864691, filed 2000-07“When driving consumer can hear a loud knocking and grinding noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Also, heater core has been replaced four times. In addition, whenever putting anti-freeze into the vehicle the anti-freeze will leak out. In addition,transmission has been replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #832836, filed 1998-12“While driving about 42 MPH and on the left line vehicle wandered and pulled to the right side, causing consumer to lose control, crashing vehicle into a fence. Vehicle kept moving afterwards.”
NHTSA complaint #825040, filed 1998-07Related recalls
- 95V025000Feb 16, 1995These vehicles have been built with welds missing from the front suspension lower control arm assemblies causing excessive loads on the existing welds.Covers: Chevrolet Cavalier 1995, Pontiac Sunfire 1995
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 2% |
| 2003 | 22 | 3% |
| 2002 | 10 | 5% |
| 2001 | 15 | 6% |
| 2000 | 21 | 7% |
| 1999 | 11 | 5% |
| 1998 | 11 | 3% |
| 1997 | 27 | 5% |
| 1996 | 27 | 5% |
| 1995 | 13 | 5% |
| 1994 | 8 | 4% |
| 1993 | 5 | 3% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 8% |
| 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 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsFuel system
9 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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