2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 330 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,491miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the wheels of the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1% of the 330 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,491 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.
“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“Dt: consumer stated that the wiring harness behind the dashboard went bad, and then there was a clicking noise from the front end. Consumer stated that there appeared to be an electrical problem with the vehicle because the radio had to replaced 3 times, and the alarm went off at random. Also, dealership replaced the body module control unit. The front end had a service bulletin on the wheel covers and the clicking noise was a result of this. They have fixed the problem with the wheel covers twice.”
NHTSA complaint #10126517, filed 2005-06, 2,491 miles“Dt: 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. The aluminum rim on the front passenger side cracked when pulling off of the freeway and coming up to a light. Nothing happened to the tire, and nothing hit the rim to puncture it. The crack was on the inside of the rim. It cracked a 9 inch rip long ways and there is rip running outside towards the middle. The consumer took the vehicle to the Chevrolet dealership and they stated it looked like a chuck hole and it would not be covered under the warranty. He then called GM and was told to go to another dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #10128916, filed 2005-07, 8,600 miles“My daughter was driving my 2004 chevy Cavalier, hit a pot hole, and went off onto the side of a two-lane highway. Should the aluminum wheel-rim, factory-installed, have broken in half when the axle was fine? I am sensing metal fatigue?”
NHTSA complaint #10147881, filed 2006-01Related service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 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…
- 10155051Jan 23, 2019This informational bulletin explains the wheel Road Force balancers and what they can do for customer concerns.
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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