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Chevrolet Cavalier 1996 Suspension Problems

27 distinct owners reported a suspension problem on the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier - 5% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage27 complaints

27 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

98V319000Reported December 15, 1998 - 27,083 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on December 15, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 27,083 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine136Electrical System109Air Bags74Brakes62Power Train57Steering52
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.