1995 Chevrolet Cavalier Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier, 22% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 89,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “ignition switch” (12% of reports).
- 59electrical system complaints
- 89,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Ignition switch: mentioned in 7 of 59 complaints (12%)
- Steering column: mentioned in 7 of 59 complaints (12%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 8 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 59 complaints, 8 a fire.
Chevrolet Cavalier electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Cavalier | 211 | 74% | 70,000 |
| 2004 Cavalier | 185 | 56% | 54,100 |
| 2003 Cavalier | 106 | 16% | 60,000 |
| 2002 Cavalier | 35 | 18% | 64,416 |
| 2001 Cavalier | 56 | 23% | 76,305 |
| 2000 Cavalier | 69 | 22% | 59,700 |
| 1999 Cavalier | 47 | 20% | 57,107 |
| 1998 Cavalier | 66 | 19% | 78,484 |
| 1997 Cavalier | 107 | 20% | 93,500 |
| 1996 Cavalier | 100 | 20% | 60,714 |
| 1995 Cavalier | 59 | 22% | 89,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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. 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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1995 Chevrolet Cavaliers have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 59 owner complaints about electrical system for the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier (22% of the 270 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 89,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier?
The most frequent phrase is “ignition switch”, in 7 of 59 complaints, followed by “steering column” (7).
Other 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier problems
See all 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier problems or electrical system problems across all Cavalier years.