Chevrolet Cavalier 1983
Model Cavalier made in 1983 by Chevrolet got 17 consumer complains there are 6 investigations as well as 6 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, seats and steering. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and seats.
Model 1983
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V165000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1982 to 05/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 126319 | 11/17/1987 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/26/1987 | 11/03/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Internal corrosion of pulsair check valve assembly could permit exhaust gas to melt the plastic shut off valve and draw valve pieces into the air cleaner and throttle body. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If valve pieces lodge against throttle plate, engine maynot return to idle resulting in loss accelerator control and possibly a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace pulsair check valve and shut off valve with newly designed valves. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: pulsair check valvevehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 2.0l engines. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | ||||||||||||||||
| 82V096000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1982 to 09/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 12721 | 10/11/1982 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/07/1982 | 10/15/1982 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Possible fuel leakage could occur at the throttle body injection fuel feed pipe connection on the involved vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The fuel feed line fitting bolt and two washers will be replaced by the dealer at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 2.0 liter engines.system: fuel; fuel feed pipe connection.consequences of defect: if an ignition source is present when fuel leakageoccurs, a fire could start and could spread to the passenger compartment,causing serious personal injury to passengers. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V079000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1982 to 10/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 1136407 | 06/24/1987 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/07/1987 | 06/01/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The metal floor pan anchor bar could fatigue and break around the left front outer seat adjuster stud of the drivers seat, allowing the stud to separate from the floor pan anchor bar. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Drivers seat could tip rearward unexpectedly; this couldresult in loss of control and a vehicle crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a reinforcement bracket on the floor pan anchor bar at the left front outer seat adjuster position of the drivers seat. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: drivers seat.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with manually adjustable driversseat. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V105000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1982 to 05/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 352036 | 10/20/1983 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/13/1983 | 10/21/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The brake proportioner valves may break and separate from the master cylinder. this would allow brake fluid to leak and would result in a partial loss of the brake system. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace all suspect valves. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; brake proportioner valves.consequences of defect: since this is a dual brake system, part of the systemwill still work and allow the vehicle to be stopped, but over a greaterdistance. partial loss of the braking system at a time when minimum stoppingdistance is required could result in a vehicle accident without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER ARM | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V042000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1982 to 09/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 312 | 04/27/1983 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/19/1983 | 05/09/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The left front suspension control arm which supports the front wheel, brake and steering assembly, may come loose at its mounting bracket. this is due to possible inadequate welding of the bracket. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect the vehicle and, if necessary, replace the left front suspension support assembly at no cost. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; left front suspension control arm.consequences of defect: if these welds break, loss of steering control, brakemalfunction and a vehicle accident could result.note: in the event of weld separation, the control arm will make a loudclunking noise which will be particularly noticeable during brake applicationand acceleration. if these noises are ignored, the control arm may eventuallyfail and an accident could follow. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| PE85016 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/03/1984 | 03/22/1985 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 85V034000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SEATS | ||||||
| EA86023 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/01/1986 | 06/01/1987 | SEAT TRACK LOCK | 87V079000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STEERING | ||||||
| EA87006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/16/1986 | 09/19/1988 | POWER ST. ASSIST | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||||||
| DP86018 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/05/1986 | 12/19/1986 | POWER STEERING FAILURE | ||
| Power steering failure | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA87007 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/16/1986 | 08/07/1987 | SUDDEN ACCEL | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| DP86019 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/12/1986 | 12/22/1986 | SUDDEN ACCELERATION | ||
| Sudden acceleration | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 07/07/1987 | 7 | ||
| Battery failure. *sd | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 05/15/1985 | 5 | ||
| Spark plugs replaced. *sd | |||
| 04/29/1988 | 9 | ||
| Ignition wire replaced. *sd | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 07/08/1987 | 8 | ||
| Ecm replaced due to stalling. *sd | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 07/07/1987 | 7 | ||
| Dealer installed harness under hood. *sd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 12/01/1997 | 10/09/1996 | ||
| #2 piston broke between oil ring slot and compression ring slot causing engine failure. | |||
| 09/06/1983 | 6 | ||
| Gaskets replaced. *sd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 03/18/2000 | 1 | ||
| The engine overheated and flames began to come from under the hood, the plastic overflow tank was melted and the plastic cap melted. (ohio traffic crash report) nlm | |||
| 03/21/1995 | 1 | ||
| Engine leaks oil on brake/accelerator pedals. *sd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 06/27/1987 | 7 | ||
| Egr solenoid replaced. *sd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | |||
| 09/06/1983 | 6 | ||
| Fuel line defective after recall. *sd | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 03/09/1983 | 9 | ||
| Odometer fraud. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 03/21/1985 | 1 | ||
| Master cylinder replaced. *sd | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 07/11/1985 | 1 | ||
| Power steering leaks. *sd | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 11/23/1987 | 3 | ||
| Plastic valve melted/lodged against the throttle plate, causing loss of accelerator control prior to recall, recall repairs refused. | |||
| 06/02/1993 | 2 | ||
| Sudden acceleration, causing accident. *sd | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 04/29/1988 | 9 | ||
| Accelerator pedal sticks. *sd | |||