Component Record

Chevrolet Cavalier 1996 Lighting Problems

33 distinct owners reported a lighting problem on the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier - 7% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage33 complaints

33 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

96V250000Reported December 17, 1996 - 270,014 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on December 17, 1996. The campaign covers an estimated 270,014 vehicles across all affected models.

98V027000Reported February 17, 1998 - 249,420 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on February 17, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 249,420 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine136 Electrical System109 Air Bags74 Brakes62 Power Train57 Steering52

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.