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Chevrolet Cavalier 1995 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

270Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
54Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine89 complaints

89 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System63 complaints

63 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 02V070000.

Visibility33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension13 complaints

13 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 95V025000.

Seat Belts11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure10 complaints

10 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 95V141000.

Lighting9 complaints

9 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 96V250000.

Fuel and Propulsion System9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

02V070000Reported March 6, 2002 - 1,589,948 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on March 6, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 1,589,948 vehicles across all affected models.

95V025000Reported February 16, 1995 - 21,340 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on February 16, 1995. The campaign covers an estimated 21,340 vehicles across all affected models.

95V141000Reported July 26, 1995 - 16 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on July 26, 1995. The campaign covers an estimated 16 vehicles across all affected models.

96V250000Reported December 17, 1996 - 270,014 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on December 17, 1996. The campaign covers an estimated 270,014 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE02001Opened January 3, 2002 - Closed March 15, 2002

FIRE IN STEERING COLUMN AREA. Resulted in recall campaign 02V070000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

199537
199635
199718
199822
199923
200030
200128
200244
200318
20044
20052
20063
20072
20082
20111
20141
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.