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2004 Chevrolet Cavalier recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2004 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Steering | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Oct 17, 200808E063000 | SteeringIF THE WELD FAILS, LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 08E063000
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| Jun 23, 200404V300000 | Seat belts: rear/otherIN A SEVERE CRASH, THE UPPER SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE MAY SEPARATE. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V300000
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Owner complaints by component330
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 185 | 56 |
| Vehicle speed control | 27 | 8 |
| Power train | 23 | 7 |
| Visibility | 23 | 7 |
| Steering | 16 | 5 |
| Air bags | 15 | 5 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 15 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 14 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 13 | 4 |
| Structure | 13 | 4 |
| Equipment | 13 | 4 |
| Hydraulic | 13 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 12 | 4 |
| Gasoline | 9 | 3 |
| Seats | 8 | 2 |
12 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Steering
“The whole steering column is loose The pins are all backed out I’m afraid to drive it I think this is a manufactured design flaw”
- Suspension
“The vehicle failed to pass pa. state inspection due to a severely rusted frame over the rear axles. The estimate to repair the frame was @$3000.”
- Suspension
“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the front driver’s side tire had detached. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence.”
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2004 Chevrolet Cavalier recall questions
How many recalls does the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recent, 08E063000 (reported October 17, 2008), concerns steering. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 185 complaints out of 330 filed with NHTSA (56%). Across all complaints, owners reported 17 crashs and 6 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.
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