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CarComplaints.com Notes: Widespread instrument panel failure is a common and frustrating reality for many 2004-2005 Chevy Cavalier owners. They're often left in the dark when it comes to knowing how fast they're going, what their engine temperature is, or even how much fuel they have left in the tank.

The likely culprit is a series of bad "stepper motors" which control the gauges and are no longer covered under warranty. Think not being able to see your speed is a safety issue and should be recalled for all owners? We'd agree. Trouble is, apparently the NHTSA does not.

1.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
95,250 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2004 Chevrolet Cavalier suspension problems

suspension problem

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2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner Comments

problem #4

Apr 012021

Cavalier

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The vehicle failed to pass pa. state inspection due to a severely rusted frame over the rear axles. The estimate to repair the frame was @$3000.

- Phillipsburg (Warren), NJ, USA

problem #3

Aug 012021

Cavalier

  • 200,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the front driver-??s side tire had detached. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. An independent mechanic went to the contact's residence and diagnosed that the lower control arm rusted and detached from the subframe. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

- Roseville, MN, USA

problem #2

Nov 022015

Cavalier

  • 181,000 miles
The vehicle steering is not tight and I am not able to tightly control the movement completely when going over bumps or making turns. The wheel steering feels loose and unsecured. When driving the speed limit on the highway, the vehicle drifts regardless if I have control.

- Catonsville, MD, USA

problem #1

Jan 062005

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
A winding noise was heard from the front while driving. At various speeds the noise escalated repeatedly. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic claimed that this was a problem, but dealership had no fixed it.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

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