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] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/31/27 | 27/40/32 | Regular | $ 527 | 3 | 860828 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 25/33/28 | 28/42/33 | Regular | $ 509 | 3 | 860805 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/34/28 | 28/44/33 | Regular | $ 509 | 3 | 860805 |
( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/26/22 | 22/34/26 | Regular | $ 648 | 3 | 860805 |
( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 19/27/22 | 21/35/25 | Regular | $ 648 | 3 | 860818 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/31/27 | 27/40/32 | Regular | $ 527 | 4 | 860828 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 25/33/28 | 28/43/33 | Regular | $ 509 | 4 | 860805 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/34/28 | 28/44/33 | Regular | $ 509 | 4 | 860805 |
( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/26/22 | 22/34/26 | Regular | $ 648 | 4 | 860805 |
( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 19/27/22 | 21/35/25 | Regular | $ 648 | 4 | 860818 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/31/27 | 27/40/32 | Regular | $ 527 | 7 | 860828 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 25/33/28 | 28/42/33 | Regular | $ 509 | 7 | 860805 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/34/28 | 28/44/33 | Regular | $ 509 | 7 | 860805 |
( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/26/22 | 22/34/26 | Regular | $ 648 | 7 | 870329 |
( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 19/27/22 | 21/35/25 | Regular | $ 648 | 7 | 870401 |
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Certain 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 Summary | This 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 Summary | Honeywell 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). | |||||||||||||||
Notes | This 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 | ||||||||||||||||
86V128000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1986 to 08/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 1470 | 09/18/1986 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/15/1986 | 09/19/1986 | 571 | 105 | |||||
Defect Summary | Parking 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 Summary | Replace parking brake lever assembly. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: brakes/fmvss 105. vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
87V011000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 05/01/1986 to 11/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 65594 | 02/19/1987 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/09/1987 | 02/13/1987 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Accelerator 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 Summary | Engine speed may not decrease which could result in lossof accelerator control and a crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace accelerator control cable. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: accelerator control cable.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 2.0l engines. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
000524001 | 04/01/2000 | 613590 | Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **mr | 07/25/2000 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
EA89010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/17/1989 | 05/08/1990 | BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
PE88085 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/27/1988 | 01/17/1989 | POOR BRAKING | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
EA90041 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/29/1990 | 03/30/1992 | BRAKE PERFORMANCE | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
EA92024 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/26/1992 | 01/31/1994 | STICKING THROTTLE | ||
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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POWER TRAIN | |||
1 | 10/01/1987 | ||
Digital speedometer inoperative.. | |||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
06/27/1994 | 2 | ||
Transmission sticks in gear. causing an inability to stop the car. tt | |||
SEAT BELTS | |||
08/12/2000 | 0 | ||
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 | |||
08/12/2000 | 0 | ||
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. | |||
06/01/1996 | 1 | 03/23/1996 | |
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 | |||
06/01/1996 | 1 | 03/26/1996 | |
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 | |||
02/25/1996 | 5 | ||
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 | |||
05/10/1995 | 1 | ||
Steering wheel very difficult to turn to left during low rpm orv at low speeds. *ak | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
12/16/1997 | 1 | 12/05/1997 | |
Door hinge seperated from mounting plate in door. | |||
TIRES | |||
06/09/2004 | 152863 | 1 | 05/08/1998 |
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 | |||
09/15/2002 | 19925 | 7 | 01/13/2000 |
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 | |||
02/01/1996 | 1 | ||
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 | |||
10/05/1994 | 1 | 10/05/1994 | |
Accelerator cable sticks in freezing weather, causing loss of control. | |||
VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
1 | 10/01/1987 | ||
Sun-roof leaks. |