2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 287 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,240miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1% of the 287 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,240 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 a 2005 chevy Cavalier in october 2005. My car was purchased with bad or no shocks and within the first 1 to 2 years my trunk interior light blew off the wire sounding like a bomb. Then my driver rear door was not able to open (due to the linkages). Shortly after that the passenger rear door would not shut because the latch stuck (had to bungy strap it) then got it fixed to shut then it would not open (due to linkages) both front doors are messed up as well. ( drvier side difficult to open and poassenger side does not always catch when you shut it). …”
NHTSA complaint #10444715, filed 2012-01“I currently have a 2005 chevy Cavalier that I purchased in 2005. Within 6 months of having the car my back doors do not operate, do not open. My front doors recently have been having issues in not wanting to shut. There is something with the linkages. I have also had issues with the trunk, it blew off the wires and sounded like a bomb. And my dome light got to where it would not shut off so we removed the bulb. My radio does not shut off when door opens, it plays for 10 minutes afterwards. My car did not have shocks when purchased it, it is becoming one big headache. …”
NHTSA complaint #10422891, filed 2011-09“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier. While driving 20 MPH, the speedometer fractured along with the horn and the front passenger door latch. The vehicle was repaired by the contact. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 56,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10875412, filed 2016-06, 56,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier. The contact stated that the front driver's side door latch no longer latches onto the vehicle. When making right turns, the front driver's side door always opens. The driver must hold the door in order to prevent it from opening while driving. The failure occurred while driving 15 MPH. He has not taken the vehicle to the dealer and has not found any recalls. He believes this is a manufacturer defect and a recall should be issued. The current and failure mileages were 68,480. …”
NHTSA complaint #10273514, filed 2009-06, 68,480 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 0% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 11 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 7 | 1% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier
211 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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