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2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Seats Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
2%of 330 total for the year
Median mileage
45,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seats of the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2% of the 330 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 2 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.

“Vehicle accident with seat and airbag failure on 5-23-08. Reported to GM 5/27/08 case. Spoke with GM rep then transferred to local dealership who said he would discuss with district manager. On 1/8/10 I again called for follow-up. The previous case had been closed and a new one opened and I was told I would be contacted. I followed up on 2/16/09 and was told it was being handled by motors liquidation. I expressed my concern was safety based - not money based, still had the vehicle for an investigation. The rep. …”

NHTSA complaint #10311377, filed 2010-02, 45,000 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

“Dt: the back seat fold up while it is locked it. The consumer took the car to the dealer and they fixed the clip, but it still continued to fold. The consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer and they said there was nothing else they could do. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer where it was purchased. The only thing they could offer was to order the bottom part of the seat, but manufacturer told the consumer the clip would be the same. The consumer called the bbb and manufacturer. The consumers car is still under warranty. …”

NHTSA complaint #10121605, filed 2005-05, 35,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. The contact noticed a large bulge in the rear driver's side seat. The dealer stated that the seat needed to be disassembled and the spring or the entire seat needed to be replaced. The contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 24,700.”

NHTSA complaint #10227761, filed 2008-05, 24,700 miles

“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. The contact stated that the springs in the driver's seat were exposed and began to unravel. In addition, the seat adjuster was damaged on the left bottom of the driver's seat. As a result, the seat could not be adjusted and was stuck in one position. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 104,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10237196, filed 2008-08, 100,000 miles

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200562%
200482%
200310%
200263%
200110%
200021%
199893%
1997112%
1996122%
199562%
1994115%
199385%
1992129%
1991713%
199012%
198937%
198728%
1986211%
1984113%

Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier

Electrical system
185 complaints
Vehicle speed control
27 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
25 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
23 complaints
Steering
16 complaints
Air bags
15 complaints
Engine cooling
15 complaints
Fuel system
15 complaints
Brakes
14 complaints
Other or unknown
13 complaints
Body and structure
13 complaints
Exterior lighting
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