Component Record

Chevrolet Cavalier 1998 Steering Problems

57 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier - 17% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage57 complaints

57 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

02V286000Reported November 4, 2002 - 1,159,156 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on November 4, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 1,159,156 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System72 Brakes67 Engine57 Air Bags35 Vehicle Structure30 Lighting20

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.