2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 7%of 315 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,678miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier, 7% of the 315 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,678 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier. The first problem I experienced was in oct 2001,while driving the temperature gauge went to the maximum reading without warning, I pulled off the highway and turned off vehicle. Waited a while started back went approximately 1/4 mi and same problem,after stopping 3-4 times I started back on the highway and continued to drive with temp gauge in the red for a approx 1 mile and all gauges returned to normal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10023001, filed 2003-06, 35,900 miles“The vehicle only had 2917 miles on it when the steering rack had to be replaced. At 6237 miles the dealer had to replace a strut mount and a bearing plate. The engine light illuminated and the o2 sensor and starter was replaced. The intermediate shaft was replaced twice and the headlamp was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10109484, filed 2005-01, 2,917 miles“Popping sound and feel when turning steering wheel has been worked on two times for this problem; interior lights do not turn on when opening drivers door; top portion of dash is split in the middle; makes lots of crackling noise, sounds like something is loose with the suspension.”
NHTSA complaint #10045236, filed 2003-11, 4,500 miles“Consumer complained about a steering column problem. When steering column turned it made a noise, and it got louder and louder. Vehicle had been in repair shop at least 5 times. The noise could be felt in the floor board. The left front coil spring was mispositioned and caused noise as well. The arm assembly front control lower right and the steering shaft intermediate was replaced. The front lower control arm was loose at the cradle.”
NHTSA complaint #10052272, filed 2004-02, 78,000 miles“When the consumer turned the steering wheel to a 80 degree angle hear a loud knocking noise coming from the steering wheel. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10063186, filed 2004-03, 51,200 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Suspension: 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 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier
69 complaintsEngine cooling
54 complaintsBrakes
45 complaintsFuel system
43 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsBody and structure
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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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