2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 5%of 243 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,060miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the equipment of the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier, 5% of the 243 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,060 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“My car had been having trouble starting up previously. It was slow to start up and I thought it was my battery dying again. On december 2004 when I went to start my car it refused to start. We called for a boost, and the aaa driver told us it wasn't our battery but our fuel pump. However, since it was a 2001 car we didn't believe it. When we asked various mechanics about the cost of fixing the fuel pump on our Cavalier they said it couldn't be the problem since it was so new. However, it was. …”
NHTSA complaint #10109901, filed 2005-02, 48,120 miles“Dt: there was hissing sound under the hood, and consumer found the AC hose had chaffed out. There was a hole in the AC hose, because it had unfastened from it's hooks. And it was leaning on the pulley. That let all the freon out. When the repair man was called, the consumer was told that it was a common problem with chevy cavaliers. Consumer is very upset that all the freon is in the atmosphere.”
NHTSA complaint #10119911, filed 2005-05, 52,000 miles“05-17/01 replace left front strut & bearing sublet: install new clips 12-26-01 replace surge tank cap 01-28-02 replace wire ends at evap canister vent switch 12-06-02 replaced left rear wheel hub replaced evap core and evac 04-03-03 replaced 2 sensors 06-05-03 air quit - got estimate to replace suction line & shaft seal for air conditioner 06-09-03 cruise control quit coolant light came on twice while driving - haven't gotten estimate on yet”
NHTSA complaint #10070373, filed 2004-01, 23 miles“Three years ago, the motor went on the driver's side window of my 2001 chevy Cavalier. Three months ago, the motor (which was replaced by the dealership at a cost of $400 after the first incident) went again. At the same time the window went, the A/C compression system died also. I've been quoted a cost of $800 to repair both, this is unacceptable craftmanship and I will never by a Chevrolet again.”
NHTSA complaint #10171685, filed 2006-10“Replaced fuel pump twice within the last 3 yrs. Steering component three times. Fuel tank once. Makes noise when turning from power steering leak, and also has oil leak. The car only has 93,000 miles. Only four years old. 01 Cavalier bought from terry lee chevy. This car sucks!!!never buy again!!!! Nothing was done to fix half the stuff wrong. Tlc sucks. Oh yeah I forgot the sending unit will be replaced for the second time inn three years.”
NHTSA complaint #10144377, filed 2005-12Related service bulletins
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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 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier
56 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
34 complaintsEngine cooling
29 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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