1999 Chevrolet Cavalier Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 240 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the equipment of the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2% of the 240 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 miles.
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.
“I got a flat tire while driving on the highway. I used the jack issued by general motors to lift up my car to change my tire. I proceeded to remove the flat tire when the jack broke and dropped my car on the ground with no tire for support. I was not physically injured but it was quite possible that I could have been had I not been bending over to change the tire.”
NHTSA complaint #10019270, filed 2003-05“On more than one occasion, the cigarette lighter has been launched out after being heated up. It has landed in my lap while driving as well as going under the car seat while driving. This is very dangerous and I do not want to burn myself or have to try to find a red hot lighter under my seat while driving. I believe that this could cause an accident if someone was not aware that the lighter likes to launch itself out. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #769017, filed 2002-10“About a two years ago I noticed the air was blowing warmer than usual so I took my car in to get freon put in my car thinking it was low....after about 3 days, it started blowing warm again. I took it back and they thought there was maybe a leak, so they put dye in the system...I took it back 2 days later, and they found there were leaks throughout the entire system. I was told the entire system needed to be replaced, which was going to cost about $1500-$2000 (incl. Labor) I was outraged by this, as the car wasn't even 5 years old!! I maintained the car just as I should have been. …”
NHTSA complaint #10159943, filed 2006-06“The driver side seat belt fails to connect, only after numerous tries will it finally connect and stay fastened. The high pressure air conditioning line is rubbing on the radiator fan causing a hole in the line, which now needs to be fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #750265, filed 2001-08Related service bulletins
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10170494Dec 2, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
- 10168979Nov 22, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10166638Sep 18, 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10165876Sep 5, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10154641Feb 15, 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10141381May 31, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10138060Mar 15, 2017This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10114947Dec 4, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 2% |
| 2003 | 16 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 11 | 5% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 | 9 | 3% |
| 1997 | 10 | 2% |
| 1996 | 19 | 4% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 6 | 3% |
| 1993 | 8 | 5% |
| 1991 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier
51 complaintsElectrical system
47 complaintsEngine cooling
44 complaintsSteering
31 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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