2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 4%of 287 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,676miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, 4% of the 287 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,676 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.
“The front passenger side electric window does not work will not roll down will not roll up. The rear-driver-side electric window does not work will not roll down will not roll up, the rear passenger side electric window does not work will not roll down will not roll up.”
NHTSA complaint #10706544, filed 2015-04, 148,249 miles“1st issue was the speedometer started malfunctioning off & on. It shows going much faster than car really is going. Doesn't happen all the time. 2nd issue was warning light which a station told me that the code is for a malfunction in the fuel line, it shows a major leak, but repairmen could find no real leak. Warning light does go off & on, so not on all the time. 3rd issue was off & on the front driver & passenger windows start rolling down or up and then just quit, but start working again after shutting off engine a couple times. …”
NHTSA complaint #10491647, filed 2013-01, 148,000 miles“2005 Chevrolet Cavalier ls coupe, power window failure, sometimes will not operate, will not open or close . At this time, the right window is open in the down position cannot close, electric motor will not operate.”
NHTSA complaint #10199440, filed 2007-08, 53,353 miles“Power window failure, windows stuck, replaced window motor 2 times, failure again, unable to open or close windows, gas gauge and speedometer not working.”
NHTSA complaint #10340252, filed 2010-06, 45,000 miles“The windows has a default. The passenger back door glass shattered for no reason. The front windows was down and it shattered. And went all over my car.”
NHTSA complaint #10237619, filed 2008-08, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10216372Jun 22, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
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- 10211770Apr 19, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10190431Mar 26, 2021This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10178385Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10160682Apr 23, 2019This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10143752Jul 3, 2018This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10139280Jan 17, 2018This warranty bulletin explains how to determine if an outside mirrior was damaged by the customer and what is considered warranty and non-warranty.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 11 | 4% |
| 2004 | 25 | 8% |
| 2003 | 38 | 6% |
| 2002 | 16 | 8% |
| 2001 | 11 | 5% |
| 2000 | 14 | 4% |
| 1999 | 15 | 6% |
| 1998 | 15 | 4% |
| 1997 | 40 | 7% |
| 1996 | 27 | 5% |
| 1995 | 32 | 12% |
| 1994 | 16 | 8% |
| 1993 | 5 | 3% |
| 1992 | 10 | 7% |
| 1991 | 5 | 9% |
| 1990 | 8 | 15% |
| 1989 | 4 | 9% |
| 1988 | 2 | 17% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 6% |
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 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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