2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 1%of 678 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1% of the 678 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,000 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.
“Trans axle went out april 09 with a horrible mess of oil, steering rack replaced 6 months later, driver side window/ motor problem, fuel pump went 75,000 a bit shy of a year later. Now my defrost isn't working; possibly the switch 85,000. Had brakes done twice so far with leaks; this includes hydraulics, rotors, pads, shoes etc. My steering has seized while driving. This car has been a very expensive inconvenience.”
NHTSA complaint #10375199, filed 2011-01, 75,000 miles“First problem with my car was a short in the brake lights. Chevrolet repaired that. Then the horn would work randomly. Chevrolet replaced that. The A/C failed to work on the driver side. Chevrolet repaired that. Then the keyless entry randomly stopped working, Chevrolet told me they cannot find anything wrong the keyless entry still doesn't work properly. Then the car started turning off while I was driving. Chevrolet again told me they could not repair the problem due to nothing registering on the computer. My car turned off mid turn and I hit a brick wall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10093910, filed 2004-10, 24,000 miles“I was looking at my local news station and a man had called the investigation team about cracks in his dashboard so they could get in touch with GM about it because nothing was being done to resolve the problem. I have cracks in my dashboard and part of it was cracked so bad it came out and it is big enough for me to sit an apple in. The man who brought the story to attention was concerned about the cracks over the airbag that if it ever came out that debris from the dashboard would fly everywhere and that would be hazardous to the occupants of the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10821266, filed 2016-01“The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. The contact stated that the dashboard has started to crack in 3 - 4 places. She has attempted to notify the dealer, but has not gotten a response. The VIN, engine size, and powertrain were unknown. The current mileage is 13,600 and failure mileage was 13,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10193592, filed 2007-06, 13,000 miles“The dashboard pieces have started to crack bad. I replaced the console piece but they dont make a replacement for the strip along the bottom of windshield. Its got chunks missing out of it.”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 13 | 4% |
| 2003 | 8 | 1% |
| 2002 | 9 | 5% |
| 2001 | 10 | 4% |
| 2000 | 20 | 6% |
| 1999 | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 | 6 | 2% |
| 1997 | 28 | 5% |
| 1996 | 28 | 6% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 7 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 7% |
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 30, 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