2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 4%of 330 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier, 4% of the 330 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 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.
“In the winter of 2009, my speedometer began to malfunction. As I would decelerate, my speedometer would maintain position at the last highest speed and upon acceleration, the needle would incline again from that point. This pattern repeats itself until the needle completely circles around past 110 MPH to get itself stuck on the plastic portion below the speedometer. Fortunately it didn't occur often that winter; however the next winter it was a constant occurrence, so much so that I begin to navigate speed based on RPM. …”
NHTSA complaint #10377618, filed 2011-01, 24,000 miles“I haven't made a payment on my car for about a year. I call the finance company, back in feb 2007, to find out why they haven't repossessed it yet. They had told me they had repoed the car and considered it a total loss. I feel they had done wrong by me because I still have the car in question. If this is true about what they did, I would like 3 things. A clear title sent to me, a zero balance, a good credit rating and if any legal fees they pay them. Can you do anything to get this cleared up.”
NHTSA complaint #10196451, filed 2007-07, 40,000 miles“I bought my car, a 2004 chevy Cavalier with 21 miles on it. Since then I have tried to return it and now the minor but frequent issues are much bigger and more frequently! First my trunk latch broke a week after purchase. The cd broke the next week, cigarette lighter broke, and passenger seat wouldn't move. This was the first two months of ownership. A few months ago the fuel gauge broke, temp gauge and AC. They couldn't verify it so couldn't repair, until it completely failed this month. Also, I was left stranded at 2:30 am with my 3 year old son when the clutch fell through the floor. …”
NHTSA complaint #10167018, filed 2006-08, 5,000 miles“The speedometer and tachometer register below zero when stopped or in motion. No way to tell the speed or RPM. This is a safety issue to all on the road. If controlling speed is not a safety issue worth recalling why do we have speed limits? Nhtsa needs to take this seriously and launch a recall as this is a major issue and not isolated its very widespread and the fact they have neglected it shows there real lack of concern for safety.”
NHTSA complaint #10811841, filed 2015-12, 100,000 miles“I have had my used chevy Cavalier 2004 car for almost a year. As I have been driving the engine has just stopped. This has happened 4 times in the time span of 5 months. No one ( auto shops) can find the issue. They have zero answers. This is dangerous and has caused accidents. I would be banned from the internet if I said what I really want to say to chevy. The most recent time this happened was yesterday...aug 3rd 2017.”
NHTSA complaint #11012830, filed 2017-08Related service bulletins
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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 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier
185 complaintsVehicle speed control
27 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsSeats
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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