Chevrolet CAVALIER steering problems
415 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
3,769 owner complaints analyzed
40 distinct recall campaigns
64,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1982 to 2005 model years. Data snapshot: . 1,719 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
415 of 3,769 complaints match this topic (11.0%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 985020 · 1996-05-30 (May 30, 1996)
THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS CAUSING ERRATIC TURNING SITUATIONS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
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Owner report 489652 · 1995-04-29 (April 29, 1995)
STIFF POWER STEERING DUE TO POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK, ALSO POWER STEERING RACK/PUMP/HOSE REPLACED. *AW
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Owner report 879969 · 2001-02-06 (February 6, 2001)
ADJUSTED STEERING COLUMN IS COMING LOOSE AT COLLAPSE/HINGE AREA DUE TO LOOSENESS OF BOLTS. THIS CAUSES MECHANISM NOT TO WORK PROPERLY ON STEERING COLUMN RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK
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Owner report 958262 · 1995-01-05 (January 5, 1995)
THE STEERING IS REAL STIFF WHEN IT IS COLD MAKING CAR HARD TO TURN. TT
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Owner report 501934 · 1996-02-25 (February 25, 1996)
POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION FAILED. *SD
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