2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 6%of 243 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,350miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier, 6% of the 243 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,350 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.
“The dashboard cracked and I still have not been able to get it fixed I have learned since then that this is a common problem for the Chevrolet cavaliers and I worry that if I get into an accident that my airbags wont properly deploy because of the cracked dashboard. Now my windshield fogs up causing visibility issues because of the leaks caused by the cracking.”
NHTSA complaint #10639178, filed 2014-09, 92,000 miles“Dt: the contact stated that there were two cracks running side by side from the windshield to the passenger side on the dashboard. The contact discovered the problem on october 5, 2005. He was concerned about it because there was an air bag on the passenger's side. The cracked area was where the air bag was located. When he took vehicle to dealer to be looked at they said that everything in the dash area was connected to the dashboard. The cracked part of the dashboard was loosening from the rest of the dashboard.”
NHTSA complaint #10139055, filed 2005-10, 74,700 miles“2001 Chevrolet Cavalier developed problems with the brakes and the engine.***no answer required***. While turning the steering wheel the consumer heard grinding/rubbing noises intermittently. The fog lamp went out. The brakes were noisy and would stick when applied. Water leaking into the trunk. The vehicle wouldn't start and the vehicle check engine light illuminated. The keyless entry system and alarm stopped working. The transmission not shift into low gear. The daytime running light would not shut off. The HVAC blower would not work in the first and second speed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10136689, filed 2005-09, 96,376 miles“The strip of plastic that runs behind the dashboard, closest to the windshield cracked right down the middle. Took it to the dealership and they stated it was probably because of temperature. In order to fix the crack the entire dash would have to be replaced. I use a protectant on my interior and a windsheild shade as well when I leave my car parked. The crack is very unsightly on such a new car and I cannot afford to replace my entire dashboard.”
NHTSA complaint #10036701, filed 2003-08“The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier coupe. The contact stated that the vehicle would not pass inspection due to rusting of the sub frame suspension unit. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 64,400.”
NHTSA complaint #10428969, filed 2011-10, 64,400 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
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 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier
56 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
34 complaintsEngine cooling
29 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsEquipment
11 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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