1995 Chevrolet Cavalier Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 12%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 32 complaints about the visibility of the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier, 12% of the 270 complaints for this model year.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My windshield wipers park in the center of my windshield. They were fixed under warranty in march of 1997 and it happened again in january 2000. Both times it happened it was snowing. I spoke with customer assistance at GM but they told me the work done is only quaranteed for 12 months or 12,000 miles. The price I was quoted to have this fixed is expensive. 350 dollars. I'm afraid this is going to happen every couple years or so.”
NHTSA complaint #723648, filed 2000-06“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“Consumer could smell anti-freeze. Took vehicle to Chevrolet and they replaced heater core. Within five hundred miles anti-freeze smell reoccurred. Consumer has had three heater cores replaced. Please provide any further information.*”
NHTSA complaint #8017757, filed 2002-09“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 1998-12“The window washer spray only goes in a circle of approximately 5 inches or less - not even to the top of the wiper blade - insufficient fluid isnt placed on large enough area of the window to let the wiper blades clean.”
NHTSA complaint #563694, filed 2001-10Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 11 | 4% |
| 2004 | 25 | 8% |
| 2003 | 38 | 6% |
| 2002 | 16 | 8% |
| 2001 | 11 | 5% |
| 2000 | 14 | 4% |
| 1999 | 15 | 6% |
| 1998 | 15 | 4% |
| 1997 | 40 | 7% |
| 1996 | 27 | 5% |
| 1995 | 32 | 12% |
| 1994 | 16 | 8% |
| 1993 | 5 | 3% |
| 1992 | 10 | 7% |
| 1991 | 5 | 9% |
| 1990 | 8 | 15% |
| 1989 | 4 | 9% |
| 1988 | 2 | 17% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier
82 complaintsElectrical system
59 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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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