Chevrolet Cavalier

2004–2005 only

441 classified complaints

2004–2005 Chevrolet Cavalier models have 441 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 70,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2004–2005 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Chevrolet Cavalier report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

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1999–2003

2004–2005

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2004–2005 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 314 complaints

Median onset: 70,000 miles. 0.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 22 complaints

Median onset: 50,000 miles. 50.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 22 complaints

Median onset: 90,500 miles.

More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 19 complaints

Median onset: 90,038 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 17 complaints

Median onset: 118,690 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Manual clutch, flywheel and hydraulics · Transmission 7 complaints

Median onset: 109,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $1,070–$1,980 nationally.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 6 complaints

Median onset: 105,500 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 6 complaints

Median onset: 74,849 miles.

Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2004–2005 model years. See the full Chevrolet Cavalier report for every year and full specs/safety data.