2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 196 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the wheels of the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2% of the 196 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,400 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.
“Dt: the consumer stated that there was a rim failure on the alloy wheels. The vehicle is a 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. The consumer was driving at 40 MPH when this occured. The consumer felt a sudden drop in the car as if the tire had went flat and found that the rim had a hole in it about the size of two fists. The consumer stated that he did not run over anything in the road. The dealership/ manufacturer has not been contacted. The consumer purchased a new rim and tire for the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10135536, filed 2005-09, 106,400 miles“Consumer hit a piece of wood that had fallen off of another vehicle resulting in broken left rim. The next day the right rim was damaged after hitting a deep pot hole. Ph”
NHTSA complaint #10024053, filed 2003-06“Consumer stated while driving on the highway, the wheels of her vehicle locked which prevented her from turning them. This caused the vehicle to slide into a pole, injuring both her and her daughter. Consumer stated she received a sprained right arm and a bump on her head. Her daughter received injuries to her arm and knees. Consumer stated she reported the vehicle's behavior to the dealer/mechanic twice before, but was never able to get the vehicle into the mechanic to be checked. She stated that each time she took the vehicle in to be checked, she was told to come back. …”
NHTSA complaint #10048590, filed 2003-11Related service bulletins
- 10244274Oct 6, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10235799Apr 27, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10193450Apr 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 0% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
| 1998 | 4 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 4 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 8% |
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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