1999 Chevrolet Cavalier Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 240 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier, 3% of the 240 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 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.
“Dashboard cracked in middle about 6 months after I bought in and kept cracking. Called dealership , who said not a safety issue .dashboard board collapsed on my 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier ,and I have since other cars with the same defect. Can you please look in to this matter thank you in advance.”
NHTSA complaint #10189316, filed 2007-04“The sub-frame on the passenger side of my vehicle was almost completely rusted through along with the brake line on that side. The air conditioning overflow tube was releasing water onto that piece of metal. Although we do not know for sure if this was the cause the drivers side is not like that. Could have just been cheap metal. On nov 30 of 07 I was driving my car to work and it just did not feel right. When you drive a car everyday you notice these things but cannot put your finger on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10210719, filed 2007-12“After an accident, my right rear door will not open from the inside. Occasionally, you cannot start it on the first try. The brakes lock and the tires do not tread although they are both under 6 months old.”
NHTSA complaint #737296, filed 2000-12“Dashboard is cracking near windshield in the center. Contacted dealer, and dealer glued it into place, but remedy did not work for long, problem reoccurred.”
NHTSA complaint #8015074, filed 2002-07Related service bulletins
- 10190934Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
- 10190933Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 14 | 5% |
| 2004 | 13 | 4% |
| 2003 | 11 | 2% |
| 2002 | 9 | 5% |
| 2001 | 14 | 6% |
| 2000 | 27 | 9% |
| 1999 | 8 | 3% |
| 1998 | 28 | 8% |
| 1997 | 20 | 4% |
| 1996 | 13 | 3% |
| 1995 | 9 | 3% |
| 1994 | 13 | 6% |
| 1993 | 8 | 5% |
| 1992 | 6 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 5 | 12% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 6% |
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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