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1G1JC52F237••••••2003 Chevrolet CAVALIER
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2003 Chevrolet CAVALIER build (11 vs 5).
11on this build
483on the model
95builds in total
Most reportedFuel System 5Gasoline 4Electrical System 2Engine And Engine Cooling 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherMay 2015
I was looking at my local news station and a man had called the investigation team about cracks in his dashboard so they could get in touch with gm about it because nothing was being done to resolve the problem. I have cracks in my dashboard and part of it was cracked so bad it…
Fuel SystemMay 2010
In response to previous investigation NHTSA action number pe07033 I was driving my 2003 chevy cavalier on 95 south bound, when the trac off light came on and the vehicle jerked and stalled a little bit. I attempted to continue driving, however noticed the vehicle stalling even…
Electrical SystemJun 2008
Problem is with instrument cluster. First tach starting failing now and then. Now engine temp gauge is doing same thing. Sometimes tach works sometimes it doesn't. Temp gauge sometimes works, sometimes shows engine hot, sometimes cold when engine is at operating temp. Problem…
SuspensionFeb 2008
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet cavalier. The contact's daughter had a flat tire and went to a tire shop. Both rear tires had to be replaced because they were worn down to the metal. The auto shop could not align the vehicle because the rear axle was bent. Since the vehicle…
Exterior LightingDec 2004
Rear turn signal on 2003 failed for 5th time in 5 months. Problem is described in NHTSA campaign 04V524000. Dealer and gm customer service at 1-800-222-1020 says my VIN does not apply to this recall campaign. My VIN is [xxx].*ak updated 07/24/2012 *js information redacted…
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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 1G1JC52F237214325 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.