Chevrolet Cavalier 1985
Model Cavalier made in 1985 by Chevrolet got 4 consumer complains, 5 investigations there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, hydraulic. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and steering. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.0l, 2.8l.
Model 1985
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 25/30/27 | 28/38/32 | Regular | $ 694 | 3 | 841016 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 26/35/29 | 29/45/34 | Regular | $ 647 | 3 | 841016 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 24/33/27 | 27/42/32 | Regular | $ 694 | 3 | 841016 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/26/22 | 22/34/26 | Regular | $ 853 | 3 | 84 820 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 18/23/20 | 20/30/23 | Regular | $ 938 | 3 | 84 820 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 25/30/27 | 28/38/32 | Regular | $ 694 | 4 | 841016 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 26/35/30 | 29/45/35 | Regular | $ 624 | 4 | 841016 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 24/33/27 | 27/42/32 | Regular | $ 694 | 4 | 841016 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 19/24/21 | 21/31/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 4 | 841010 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 18/23/20 | 20/30/23 | Regular | $ 938 | 4 | 84 820 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 25/30/27 | 28/38/32 | Regular | $ 694 | 7 | 841016 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 26/35/29 | 29/45/34 | Regular | $ 647 | 7 | 841016 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 24/33/27 | 27/42/32 | Regular | $ 694 | 7 | 841016 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 19/26/22 | 22/33/26 | Regular | $ 853 | 7 | 841010 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 18/23/20 | 20/30/23 | Regular | $ 938 | 7 | 84 820 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 22/28/24 | 24/36/28 | Regular | $ 782 | 3 | 841016 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 25/32/28 | 28/41/33 | Regular | $ 669 | 3 | 841016 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 24/32/27 | 27/42/32 | Regular | $ 694 | 3 | 841016 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 19/26/21 | 21/33/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 3 | 84 828 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 17/23/19 | 19/30/23 | Regular | $ 986 | 3 | 84 820 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 22/28/24 | 24/36/28 | Regular | $ 782 | 4 | 841016 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 25/32/28 | 28/42/33 | Regular | $ 669 | 4 | 841016 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 24/32/27 | 27/42/32 | Regular | $ 694 | 4 | 841016 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 18/23/20 | 20/30/24 | Regular | $ 938 | 4 | 8412 3 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 17/23/19 | 19/30/23 | Regular | $ 986 | 4 | 84 820 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 22/28/24 | 24/36/28 | Regular | $ 782 | 7 | 841016 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 25/32/28 | 28/41/33 | Regular | $ 669 | 7 | 841016 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 24/32/27 | 27/42/32 | Regular | $ 694 | 7 | 841016 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 19/25/21 | 21/32/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 7 | 8412 3 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 17/23/19 | 19/30/23 | Regular | $ 986 | 7 | 84 820 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V073000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1984 to 01/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 87174 | 06/19/1986 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/28/1986 | 06/06/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The engine air cleaner plastic trim cover could fall off the air cleaner assembly and land on the exhaust manifold creating a fire hazard. consequence of defect: if the car is being operated at the time that the plastic trim cover falls off, an engine compartment fire could occur without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Remove the trim cover and discard. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: engine air cleaner cover. vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with rpo lq5 2.0 engines. | |||||||||||||||
| 85V042000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1984 to 01/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 34331 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/12/1985 | 04/16/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The engine air cleaner plastic trim cover could detach from the air cleaner assembly and fall forward on the exhaust manifold. consequence of defect: if the car is being operated at the time of detachment, an engine compartment fire could occur without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Remove the trim cover and discard. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with rpo lq5 2.0l l4 engineswithout an underhood insulation blanket. system: engine air cleaner cover. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 000524001 | 04/01/2000 | 613590 | Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **mr | 07/25/2000 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| PE86031 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/18/1986 | 06/10/1986 | UNDERHOOD FIRES | 86V073000 | |
| 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 | ||||||
| STEERING | ||||||
| EA87006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/16/1986 | 09/19/1988 | POWER ST. ASSIST | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| DP86019 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/12/1986 | 12/22/1986 | SUDDEN ACCELERATION | ||
| Sudden acceleration | ||||||
| EA87007 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/16/1986 | 08/07/1987 | SUDDEN ACCEL | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 08/29/1996 | 1 | ||
| Electrical fire.(ohio state police report) | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 01/28/2001 | 1 | 04/22/1986 | |
| Fire erupted in the dash were the radio was located ruining the vehicle, the vehicle was off and parked and the engine was not affected. nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 06/22/1997 | |||
| While driving about (30) mph on dry roads, the back brake on the right side went out and caused the front brake on the left side to go out. this almost caused an incident. vehicle has not been seen by dealer. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 06/11/1991 | 5 | ||
| Whenever accelerator pedal is depressed, the throttle cable would stick. will be taking vehicle to dealer. *ak | |||