2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 0%of 678 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,502miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the wheels of the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier, 0% of the 678 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,502 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.
“I was turning left on to a street and I heard a loud boom and then the car just came to a stop. I got out of the vehicle and the rim was snapped in half. This caused my air bags to deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #10511668, filed 2013-05, 127,000 miles“While approaching the vehicle consumer noticed a flat tire. Consumer took vehicle to a discount tire shop. At the tire shop technician informed consumer that the tire was fine, but the wheel rim broke in two pieces. The manufacturer and the dealer were informed of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10046101, filed 2003-10, 5 miles“While driving, the hub kept falling off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer 5 times. The dealer tightened and replaced the part by using silicone glue, threading the locker on the hubs. The problem remained the same and had not been corrected. The problem started a week after the vehicle was purchased. (threading the locker which was stated on the package was not for use on plastic )”
NHTSA complaint #10042583, 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.
- 10227674Nov 29, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10210321Mar 7, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10208971Feb 3, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 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…
- 10184105Nov 11, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10129089Jan 23, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
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 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.
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