Component Record

Chevrolet Cavalier 1998 Wheels Problems

4 distinct owners reported a wheels problem on the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier - 1% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

97V219000Reported November 24, 1997 - 24 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the wheels system, reported to NHTSA on November 24, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 24 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System72 Brakes67 Steering57 Engine57 Air Bags35 Vehicle Structure30

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.