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1991 Chevrolet CAVALIER problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

31 owner complaints analyzed

2 distinct recall campaigns

112,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1991 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Electrical System:Ignition is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 31 complaints (6.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior39.7%
Electrical and battery issues39.7%
Fuel system concerns26.5%
Engine operation13.2%
Steering behavior13.2%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Electrical System:Ignition
2
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
2
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
2
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
2
Seats
2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
2
Electrical System:Horn
1
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Electrical System:Ignition2
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood2
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage2
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly2
Seats2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components2
Electrical System:Horn1
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch1

Electrical System:Ignition: 2; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 2; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage: 2; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 2; Seats: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 2; Electrical System:Horn: 1; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
1
100,000 to 149,999
2
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9991
100,000 to 149,9992
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0

100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 28 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

1995
10
1996
13
2000
2
2001
1
2003
3
2004
1
2005
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
199510
199613
20002
20011
20033
20041
20051

1995: 10; 1996: 13; 2000: 2; 2001: 1; 2003: 3; 2004: 1; 2005: 1

Pattern summary

Electrical System:Ignition leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 488274 · 1995-04-04 (April 4, 1995)

BRAKES REPLACED 5 TIMES. *AW

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 488274 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 500057 · 1996-01-01 (January 1, 1996)

BRAKE PADS SEEM TO BREAK WHEN THEY GET VERY HOT. *DSH

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 500057 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 959281 · 1995-01-30 (January 30, 1995)

ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT, CAUSING THE WIRING HARNESS TO CATCH FIRE. TT

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 959281 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 977133 · 1995-12-28 (December 28, 1995)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE HARNESS. TT

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 977133 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10034494 · 2003-08-25 (August 25, 2003)

WHILE DRIVING DOWN 25-35MPH VEHICLE STALLED OUT AND DIED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP FILTER. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10034494 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 979698 · 1996-02-26 (February 26, 1996)

THE FUEL PUMP GOES OUT IN THE COLD WEATHER. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 979698 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 979832 · 1996-02-28 (February 28, 1996)

VEHICLE HORN CAME OFF THE STEERING WHEEL, CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 979832 at NHTSA ↗