Model Year Problem Record

Chevrolet Cavalier 1994 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

212Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

1Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

44Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Brakes75

Engine60

Seats11

Fuel and Propulsion System8

Unknown Or Other7

Vehicle Speed Control7

Latches, Locks and Linkages3

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes75 complaints

75 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine60 complaints

60 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering8 complaints

8 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 94V115000.

Fuel and Propulsion System8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

94V115000Reported June 24, 1994 - 65 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on June 24, 1994. The campaign covers an estimated 65 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA94033Opened September 29, 1994 - Closed March 29, 1996

HORN PAD FALLS OFF. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE94042Opened May 23, 1994 - Closed September 29, 1994

HORN BUTTON FALLING OFF. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

199551

199630

199723

199820

199928

200020

200117

20023

20034

20046

20055

20061

20071

20081

20101

20121

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.