1995 Chevrolet Cavalier Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 6%of 270 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 17 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier, 6% of the 270 complaints for this model year.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In feb 2000 the front axle of my car broke while it was bing backed out of a parking space. Prior to that it had made a large clunking noise on a few occasions. After I took it to the dealer and had several very expensive repairs made it continued to make the clunking noise, and the front end was shaking . I brought the car back to be looked at and was tol it was the timing belt, and that the wheels and bearings needed to be replaced. We replaced the wheels and bearings recommended, but not the timing belt as we did not agree that it would cause such a loud clink and shaking of the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #731017, filed 2000-09“While making a left turn, all of a sudden vehicle would not shift. After vehicle was taken to aamco, a mechanic found out that transmission snapped in half. Repairs were done at owner's expense. Vehicle was brought to the dealership for this problem at 24,000 mile,on 08/11/97. Dealer could not find a problem with vehicle. Total loss of power occured after the vehicle stalled.”
NHTSA complaint #866576, filed 2000-08“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“Transmission failed due to defect 50% paid by manufacturer **** driver's side view mirror shakes rendering it useless while vehicle in motion ****** head gasket leaked coolant slowly over time/dealer replaced under service bulletin. Unsure of other damage leak caused to cooling system (I.e. …”
NHTSA complaint #712604, filed 1999-09“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 1998-12Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 16 | 6% |
| 2004 | 23 | 7% |
| 2003 | 16 | 2% |
| 2002 | 13 | 7% |
| 2001 | 34 | 14% |
| 2000 | 26 | 8% |
| 1999 | 20 | 8% |
| 1998 | 16 | 5% |
| 1997 | 26 | 5% |
| 1996 | 54 | 11% |
| 1995 | 17 | 6% |
| 1994 | 16 | 8% |
| 1993 | 10 | 7% |
| 1992 | 7 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 5% |
| 1990 | 5 | 9% |
| 1989 | 5 | 12% |
| 1987 | 2 | 8% |
| 1984 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier
82 complaintsElectrical system
59 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
32 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsSuspension
13 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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