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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G1JC1444P7••••••1993 Chevrolet CAVALIER
This build draws 3.4× more complaints than the average 1993 Chevrolet CAVALIER build (7 vs 2).
7on this build
114on the model
55builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedService Brakes 3Hydraulic 3Engine And Engine Cooling 3Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service Brakescrash
While driving at approx. 17mph on wet pavement and upon application of brakes, pedal went to floor, noticed loud noise, as if air was being forced out, then rear ended vehicle in front, no prior warning, no injury
SteeringJan 2010
The contact owns a 1993 chevrolet cavalier. While driving approximately 30 mph, the pin that holds the steering wheel detached and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown
SuspensionJul 2004
Various problems regarding 1993 chevrolet cavalier..one complaint submitted on numerous mvoq forms. *mr consumer lost brakes without warning. Dealer discovered that brake fluid line failed. Fuel line failed due to corrosion. Both horizontal and vertical components of the…
Engine And Engine CoolingSep 1999
Coolent leak from right from head gasget. Have to add coolent to keep resevoir full at cold level. Dearship wants to charge full price for repair
Power TrainAug 1992
Anti lock brakes malfunctions causing excessive wear to pads and rotors
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G1JC1444P7179622 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.