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Chevrolet Cavalier 1997 Electrical System Problems

115 distinct owners reported a electrical system problem on the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier - 21% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage115 complaints

115 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

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

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.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine118Steering85Air Bags79Brakes74Visibility45Suspension29
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.