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2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 196 total for the year
Median mileage
46,550miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1% of the 196 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,550 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.

“While driving at any speed, the traction control warning light would illuminate. The consumer pulled over and restarted the vehicle. Please provide more information.”

NHTSA complaint #10105432, filed 2004-12, 46,550 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200510%
200421%
200330%
200211%
200121%
199810%
199610%

Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier

Electrical system
35 complaints
Brakes
29 complaints
Engine cooling
22 complaints
Fuel system
18 complaints
Steering
16 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaints
Air bags
14 complaints
Exterior lighting
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Other or unknown
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 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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