2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 0%of 678 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,925miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier, 0% of the 678 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,925 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.
“I was one block from home and my car stalled it wouldn't start back up. I found my self at the intersection. The mechanic said it is a bad fuel pump. The car only has 60,000 miles. This happened about this time last year . Also last year my gauge to my engine temperature went out of control. I can't tell the engine temp. Anymore.”
NHTSA complaint #10899679, filed 2016-08, 59,925 miles“After I drive car for 5 then system security light comes, and many other lights come on dash board and all the gauges dropped to zero. Pepboys says it is bad bcm.”
NHTSA complaint #10572820, filed 2014-03“The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed. The contact was unable to turn the key to the on function and had to wiggle the key to be able to release the key from the ignition. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10786735, filed 2015-10Electronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier
383 complaintsElectrical system
106 complaintsExterior lighting
57 complaintsEngine cooling
43 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
38 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsSuspension
22 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsEquipment
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology