Chevrolet Cavalier 1984
Model Cavalier made in 1984 by Chevrolet got 10 consumer complains there are 8 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and power train. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and seats. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seats. The car has one 2.0l engine.
Model 1984
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 23/36/28 | $ 816 | 3 | 83 811 | |||
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 28/41/32 | $ 669 | 3 | 83 8 8 | |||
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 27/43/32 | $ 694 | 3 | 83 8 8 | |||
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 28/40/32 | $ 669 | 4 | 83 811 | |||
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 28/41/32 | $ 669 | 4 | 83 8 8 | |||
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 30/47/36 | $ 624 | 4 | 83 9 2 | |||
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 27/43/32 | $ 694 | 4 | 83 8 8 | |||
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 28/40/32 | $ 669 | 7 | 83 811 | |||
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 28/41/32 | $ 669 | 7 | 83 8 8 | |||
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 27/43/32 | $ 694 | 7 | 83 8 8 | |||
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 23/37/27 | $ 816 | 3 | 83 8 8 | |||
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 27/42/32 | $ 694 | 3 | 83 8 8 | |||
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 27/43/32 | $ 694 | 3 | 83 8 8 | |||
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 24/37/29 | $ 782 | 4 | 83 8 8 | |||
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 27/42/32 | $ 694 | 4 | 83 8 8 | |||
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 27/43/32 | $ 694 | 4 | 83 8 8 | |||
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 24/37/29 | $ 782 | 7 | 83 8 8 | |||
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 27/42/32 | $ 694 | 7 | 83 8 8 | |||
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 27/43/32 | $ 694 | 7 | 83 8 8 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V011000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1983 to 09/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 76586 | 02/24/1984 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/06/1984 | 02/22/1984 | 571 | 207 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. in event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: two door passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped withar9 or av5 bucket seats.system: interior systems, seat back locks.consequences of defect: the seat may fold forward in a crash, and wouldincrease the likelihood of injury to the seat occupant. | |||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| PE88027 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/09/1988 | 05/11/1988 | HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SEATS | ||||||
| PE86049 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/24/1986 | 08/01/1986 | SEAT TRACK LOCK | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 3 | 12/01/1995 | |
| Head gasket fails every 11,000 and 12,000 miles after replacement. dealers noted problem is normal wear and tear of this vehicle. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 12/10/1996 | |||
| The gas line is leaking and the lines are corroded. dealer suppose to be trying to correct the problem by putting double clamps on the lines. this is a safty related problem. the gas that is leaking could start a fire . *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/12/1995 | 2 | ||
| The transmission went out at 22,000 and is going out again/ vehicle often jolt when shifting gears. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
| 01/11/1989 | 1 | ||
| Replaced torque converter. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| 02/14/1995 | 4 | ||
| Cv joint cracked. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| The vehicle was hit from the rear and in turn, hit the vehicle in front of it, and the rear lap belt broke at the buckle. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 07/07/1995 | 1 | ||
| Driver's seat belt did not lock up, resulting in driver hitting the windshield twice. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 1 | |||
| The drivers seat lock is experiencing recall (84v011) problems. nlm | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 05/30/1996 | |||
| The power steering pump is causing erratic turning situations. please describe. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 02/14/1995 | 4 | ||
| Vehicle swerved out of control, resulting in accident and injuries. *skd | |||