1998 Chevrolet Cavalier Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 3%of 345 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier, 3% of the 345 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 miles. 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 starter went out the first week I got it did tires start rubbing the sucks went out making it hard to drive and a second time start rubbing I end up buying three times cuz they got ball real fast the wiring under the engine ripped apart and now it's threw a rod.”
NHTSA complaint #11327511, filed 2020-06, 150,000 miles“I received my 1998 Cavalier as a graduation gift-,expecting reliability. I have had nothing more than problems. The car has been taken to the dealer nine or more times for the problem I am reporting. Each time I have taken it in I have been told that there is nothing wrong. I have removed both front wheels to find that there is one half inch of play in the rotors, causing the wheels to shift while driving down the road. Also, causing uneven wear on two new (front) tires. I am nine months pregnant and terrified to drive my own car for fear that the wheels are going to fall off!!!!! …”
NHTSA complaint #707242, filed 1999-06“Consumer heard noise coming from underneath vehicle. The vehcile make noise when turning the wheel due to steering gear failure. The consumer was in contact with the dealer and was informed that the vehicle was under repair with remanufactured parts for the clicking noise.”
NHTSA complaint #886272, filed 2001-04“Front left wheel bearings have been replaced 3 times, front right twice. Taken to dealer due to a loud humming sound when driving, bearings were worn out.”
NHTSA complaint #8008331, filed 2002-04“When trying to make a turn consumer could hear noise coming from the front of vehicle while turning, the vehicle had been served twice on the rack and pinion.”
NHTSA complaint #855501, filed 2000-01Suspension: 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 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier
66 complaintsBrakes
59 complaintsEngine cooling
55 complaintsSteering
54 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsBody and structure
28 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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