2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 330 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,086miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1% of the 330 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,086 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.
“While driving in my car one day I intended to shift into 3rd gear, but it only made a grinding noise. I can only assume since the noise persists even with rev matching that its a syncro/cone problem. I try to shift during the proper RPM area, and sometimes it will shift without a problem other times it grinds. I have no idea why. It had approximately 45,000 miles on it then, now around 70,000, still has the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10255854, filed 2009-01, 40,000 miles“I purchased my 2004 Cavalier ls with only 4 miles on the od. I noticed the very same day on the way home that the steering wheel was vibrating at speeds between 65 & 75, and diddnt take it in right away cause I just thought this was normal and there couldnt possibly be anything wrong cause the car was brand new. Well this continued and got worse, so at 6,000 miles when it was time for a rotation I had them check it and they said the wheels were out of balance. I drove it away but still had the same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10062525, filed 2004-03, 10 miles“While driving at any speed the accelerator pedal stuck. The dealer inspected the vehicle on several occasions, but was unable to duplicate the problem. The RPM would go to 3000 with the consumer's foot was off of the accelerator. The consumer engaged the clutch and hit the gas pedal and the RPM's went back to normal of 950 rpms. The vehicle had 172 miles and when the consumer checked the tires, they were 24 lbs. The recommended pressure should of been 32 lbs.”
NHTSA complaint #10066807, filed 2004-05, 172 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. The vehicle has cooper sportmaster glt tires, size 205/70r14. While driving between 30-35 MPH, the rear driver's side tire blew out. The contact will call cooper tires on september 12, 2008. Nhtsa campaign id number 06t016000 (tires:tread/belt) was referenced. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 10,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10241938, filed 2008-09, 10,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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…
- 10213757Jan 4, 2022This service bulletin provides information for accurate tire pressures that ensure the safe handling and appropriate ride characteristics of GM cars and trucks.
- 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…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 6 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 8 | 1% |
| 1996 | 7 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 3 | 5% |
| 1989 | 3 | 7% |
| 1987 | 2 | 8% |
| 1986 | 1 | 6% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsExterior 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.
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