1993 Chevrolet Cavalier problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (23) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (13) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components (9)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (15)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes, Air:antilock:wheel Speed Sensor 2004-01-01 · 00966 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
anti-lock braking system (abs) front wheel speed codes - jumper harness. *tt
Service Brakes, Air:antilock:wheel Speed Sensor 2004-01-01 · 00966B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
abs front wheel speed codes - jumper harness. *tt
Power Train:axle Assembly 2001-04-01 · 990730030A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking brake not applied. *tt
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components 2000-04-01 · 000524001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **mr
Power Train:axle Assembly 1999-12-01 · 990730030 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline 1998-07-01 · 876002A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some v6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil and then does not reappear until the next change of oil. *tt
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.