2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 196 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,430miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the tires of the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier, 3% of the 196 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,430 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.
“Purchased four goodyear tires 11/06. While driving 55-60 MPH, valve stem on left rear tire failed (4/16/09) causing tire to come apart (tread separated from sidewall). After spare tire installed by aaa, proceeded to store where originally purchased. Goodyear service center stated valve stem had failed; I purchased new tire at pro-rated cost. Service center also replaced valve stems on the other tires because they looked bad. In response to a question from another customer about valve stems from china, the clerk mentioned those valve stems had been removed from the center's inventory. …”
NHTSA complaint #10265642, filed 2009-04, 71,430 miles“Spare tire is too small for vehicle to use. Vehicle has a sports package that lowers vehicle. Also, has 16 inch tires, while spare tire is a size 14. Contacted dealer, dealer is not willing to do anything. Consumer states that there is a 2 and a half inch clearance from the road when the spare is put on, consumer states that this is not safe.”
NHTSA complaint #8010641, filed 2002-05“With only 13000 miles on the vehicle, the goodyear tires that came with the vehicle blewout when the inside of the tires wore to such a degree that the steel threads from the belts punctured a hole in the tire. Consumer also states that the vehicle came from the factory without aligning the wheels.”
NHTSA complaint #567163, filed 2002-08“Consumer was traveling 55mph on highway, there was vibration and pulsation on driver's side tire. Vehicle slid and the axle broke. Wheel and rim came off, vehicle hit median, air bags failed to deploy, one person was injured in accident.”
NHTSA complaint #8003912, filed 2002-02Related service bulletins
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 6 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 8 | 1% |
| 1996 | 7 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 3 | 5% |
| 1989 | 3 | 7% |
| 1987 | 2 | 8% |
| 1986 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier
35 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsOther 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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