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Recall campaign87V011000

Recall 87V011000: 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier

Vehicle speed control
Report received
Feb 9, 1987
Manufacturer
General motors corp.
Potentially affected
65,594vehicles
Model years
1987

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Accelerator control cable may contain water which could freeze while vehicle is parked causing travel of accelerator control cable to become restricted when throttle is initially opened.

Possible consequence

Engine speed may not decrease which could result in lossof accelerator control and a crash without prior warning.

Remedy

Replace accelerator control cable.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.