Chevrolet Cavalier 1987

Model Cavalier made in 1987 by Chevrolet got 27 consumer complains, 4 investigations there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, seat belts and seats. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, hydraulic. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, parking brake and vehicle speed control. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.0l, 2.8l.

Model 1987

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.0L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD24/31/2727/40/32Regular$ 5273860828
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 4 gearsFWD25/33/2828/42/33Regular$ 5093860805
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD25/34/2828/44/33Regular$ 5093860805
( 2.8L) 6Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD20/26/2222/34/26Regular$ 6483860805
( 2.8L) 6Manual, 5 gearsFWD19/27/2221/35/25Regular$ 6483860818
( 2.0L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD24/31/2727/40/32Regular$ 5274860828
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 4 gearsFWD25/33/2828/43/33Regular$ 5094860805
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD25/34/2828/44/33Regular$ 5094860805
( 2.8L) 6Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD20/26/2222/34/26Regular$ 6484860805
( 2.8L) 6Manual, 5 gearsFWD19/27/2221/35/25Regular$ 6484860818
( 2.0L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD24/31/2727/40/32Regular$ 5277860828
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 4 gearsFWD25/33/2828/42/33Regular$ 5097860805
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD25/34/2828/44/33Regular$ 5097860805
( 2.8L) 6Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD20/26/2222/34/26Regular$ 6487870329
( 2.8L) 6Manual, 5 gearsFWD19/27/2221/35/25Regular$ 6487870401

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06E043000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)8830310/18/2006MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/19/200605/22/2006
Defect SummaryCertain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
Consequence SummaryThis condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Corrective SummaryHoneywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL
86V128000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1986 to 08/01/1986V (Vehicle)147009/18/1986MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/15/198609/19/1986571105
Defect SummaryParking brake lever mechanisms may not properly engage when applied as required by fmvss 105. consequence of defect: vehicle could unexpectedly roll away uncontrolled, which could result in a vehicle crash.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryReplace parking brake lever assembly.
NotesSystem: brakes/fmvss 105. vehicle description: passenger cars.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
87V011000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 05/01/1986 to 11/01/1986V (Vehicle)6559402/19/1987MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/09/198702/13/1987
Defect SummaryAccelerator control cable may contain water which could freeze while vehicle is parked causing travel of accelerator control cable to become restricted when throttle is initially opened.
Consequence SummaryEngine speed may not decrease which could result in lossof accelerator control and a crash without prior warning.
Corrective SummaryReplace accelerator control cable.
NotesSystem: accelerator control cable.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 2.0l engines.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
00052400104/01/2000613590Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **mr07/25/2000

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EA89010GENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/17/198905/08/1990BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS
 There is no summary currently available
PE88085GENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/27/198801/17/1989POOR BRAKING
 There is no summary currently available
EA90041GENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/29/199003/30/1992BRAKE PERFORMANCE
 There is no summary currently available
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
EA92024GENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/26/199201/31/1994STICKING THROTTLE
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN
110/01/1987
 Digital speedometer inoperative..
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
06/27/19942
 Transmission sticks in gear. causing an inability to stop the car. tt
SEAT BELTS
08/12/20000
 Belt that holds drivers seat to the floor broke and the car could not be driven. seat belt on drivers side sometimes will not pull out.
06/07/1995
 The front passenger and occasionally drivers seatbelt locks up before it latches making it not latch. please explain. tt
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
08/12/20000
 Belt that holds drivers seat to the floor broke and the car could not be driven. seat belt on drivers side sometimes will not pull out.
06/01/1996103/23/1996
 Seat belt failed during vehicle rollover, causing injury.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
04/10/1995
 The front passenger seatbelt is locked and will not release. please describe. tt
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
06/01/1996103/26/1996
 Driver lost control of vehicle and crashed into a tree, the seat belt did not restrain him in the seat*ak consumer's son was drving on a gravel road and he came over ah hill and caught the pile of gravel and lost control of vehicle, whic then turned over three or four times and driver was thrown from vehicle,the seat belt did not hold driver in.*jb
10/01/1992
 Front seatbelt's restraints lock and prevents seatbelts from buckling. tt
SEATS
 While adjusting driver's seat, the seat track anchor broke away from the frame, rendering seat inoperative. *ak
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER
05/08/1996
 Vehicle was stopped in traffic and was hit from rear by a pickup truck, resulting in the rear back of the drivers seat breaking, and consumer was in a reclining position, not able to get the seat up or see the road. only the lap part of the seat belt was holding her. vehicle was totalled. dealer was not contacted concerning incident. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
08/01/1987
 Brakes have malfuncted since purchase.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
 Brakes fail at times. yh
STEERING - RACK AND PINION
05/21/1996
 Failure of the rack and pinion steering, causing the steering wheel and column to lock up. *ak
02/25/19965
 Power steering rack and pinion failed. *sd
12/25/1995
 Extreme force needed to turn steering during cold weather. more reasonable when turning to the left. tt
01/12/1989
 Rack and pinion went bad. please explain further. tt
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
 The bolts in the steering column are loose, causing the steering wheel to move freely, resulting in loss of vehicle control. please give any further details. *ak
05/10/19951
 Steering wheel very difficult to turn to left during low rpm orv at low speeds. *ak
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
12/16/1997112/05/1997
 Door hinge seperated from mounting plate in door.
TIRES
06/09/2004152863105/08/1998
 I was traveling home from work yesterday evening. i was doing between 35 - 40 mph. all of a sudden i heard a loud noise. i pulled over to check my tires for a flat or see if something was hanging below my car. no flat, nothing hanging. but my tire tread had separated from my tire. i purchased those tires brand new from firestone on 05/24/2002. *ak
09/15/200219925701/13/2000
 Consumer has been experiencing constant blowouts and flats with the tires. one incident led to the vehicle slamming into a street curb. *jg
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
02/01/19961
 Engine surged twice.
08/23/1996
 Failure of the throttle control, the vehicle was in motion and the vehicle accelerated, causing the consumer to have a near accident.*ak
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES
10/05/1994110/05/1994
 Accelerator cable sticks in freezing weather, causing loss of control.
VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
110/01/1987
 Sun-roof leaks.