1995 Chevrolet Cavalier Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cavalier years
- About as many complaints as other years 8th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 270 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier. That ranks 8th out of 11 Cavalier model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (82 complaints, 30%), typically at around 73,306 miles. Complaints mention 33 crashes, 10 fires, 27 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 270owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 33complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 82 | 30% | 73,306 | “head gasket” (44%) | — |
| Electrical System problems | 59 | 22% | 89,000 | “ignition switch” (12%) | — |
| Visibility | 32 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 25 | 9% | 72,012 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 20 | 7% | 115,635 | — | — |
| Steering | 19 | 7% | 179,850 | — | — |
| Power Train | 17 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 13 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 11 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 9 | 3% | 66,406 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 6 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 1% | 179,850 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | 179,850 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Chevrolet Cavalier recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles. If the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, and sometimes produces enough heat to melt internal switch parts.
Risk: If the switch is damaged, a fire could occur in the steering column, even with the engine off and the key removed.
Fix: Dealers will install a relay kit in these vehicles to prevent high current from flowing through the ignition switch. Owner notification began march 27, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, buick at 1-800-521-7300, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights
Problem: The front and/or rear hazard warning lamps (four-way flashers) do not flash when the hazard switch is activated. This fails to comply with fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk: If these lamps were not flashing, other vehicles would not be aware that this vehicle was stopped increasing the risk of an accident.
Fix: Dealers or vehicle owners will inspect for proper function of the hazard warning lamps. If necessary, dealers will replace the hazard lamp switch.
Structure:frame and members
Problem: Some welds were omitted from the body lock pillar, or "b" pillar. This does not comply with fmvss no.208, "occupant crash protection."
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: if a vehicle crash should occur, occupant protection levels could be reduced.
Fix: All vehicles in this recall campaign have been repurchased and replaced with a comparable vehicle.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Problem: These vehicles have been built with welds missing from the front suspension lower control arm assemblies causing excessive loads on the existing welds.
Risk: This condition can result in separation of the frontbushing sleeve subassembly from the control arm increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect both left-hand and right-hand front suspension lower control arm assemblies and replace all control arm assemblies found with omitted welds.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fire in steering column area (PE02001) — opened Jan 3, 2002, closed Mar 15, 2002, led to recall 02V070000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that when the vehicle was turned on, the ignition key failed to stay in the run position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 207,636.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that the frame was rusting severely. The dealer was notified of the failure but denied any assistance with repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,800 and the current…
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet cavalier. When the vehicle was started, the battery light illuminated on the instrument panel. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled. Later that day, the contact drove to the dealer and they stated that the thermostat was defective. The…
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet cavalier. While turning the vehicle at various speeds, the ignition and engine completely failed. The vehicle takes several minutes before it can be restarted. The contact called the dealer and they stated that the vehicle was not under a recall. The current…
I bought a 1995 chevrolet cavalier new, in july 1995. I had the following major repairs done on the car. On 8/97 -entire exhaust from converter back bad baffled under warranty. On 10/97-serpentine belt/rotors/alternator & recall on hazard lights under warranty. 4/00-head…
Other Chevrolet Cavalier years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Cavalier | 287 | 0 |
| 2004 Cavalier | 330 | 1 |
| 2003 Cavalier | 678 | 1 |
| 2002 Cavalier | 196 | 0 |
| 2001 Cavalier | 243 | 1 |
| 2000 Cavalier | 315 | 2 |
| 1999 Cavalier | 240 | 2 |
| 1998 Cavalier | 345 | 4 |
| 1997 Cavalier | 540 | 7 |
| 1996 Cavalier | 503 | 7 |
| 1995 | 270 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, visibility problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 82 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cavalier model years, the 1995 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.