Recall 87V011000: 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier
- 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.
- 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier24 complaints
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.