1993 Chevrolet Cavalier electrical problems

26 complaints (18% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 26
of this car's complaints: 18%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Horn
10
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
3
Ignition
3
Alternator/generator/regulator
3
12v/24v/48v battery
3
Wiring: front underhood
2
Wiring
2
Ignition: switch
2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet Cavalier electrical problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Horn pad falls offOpened September 29, 1994, closed March 29, 1996

This investigation is closed.gm will conduct a safety improvement campaign to address the concerns raised by the detachment of the horn pad from the steering wheel in the subject vehicles.for a technical analysis of the problem see ea94-033 engineering technical report.

EA94033

What 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 10, 2014 · Electrical · TN

Ignition switch shuts off when going down the road and when it hits a bump in the road.

Filed Jul 15, 2004 · Body, Brakes · PA

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 driver's seat were falling apart. Rust was evident on both sides of the lower part of the vehicle's body, from front wheel to rear wheel. Front automatic door locks work intermittently esoecially in cold weather. Driver's side seat back started to collapse and eventually failed completely -- seat back collapsed twice. Consumer also experienced suspension problems and trouble starting vehicle. Water coming in to the trunk of the vehicle. Took vehicle for state inspection for which it failed due to ball joint. Consumer experienced three occurrences of headlight failures on vehicle. Radiator failed with no external cause. Leaking in wiindshield wiper/washer fluid tank.

Filed Apr 10, 2002 · Electrical · GA · fire

Vehicle was on fire due to wires underneath vehicle hood shorting out. Dealership was aware of problem.

Filed Jun 19, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · PA

Belt and belt tensioner failed. Nlm

Filed Nov 1, 1999 · Electrical, Engine · NJ

Car may not start at times. Also, fan belt does not work in damp conditions. Took to dealer and they could not find anything.

Filed Sep 15, 1999 · Electrical · NJ

Having problems getting key out of ignition .consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer.

Filed May 26, 1999 · Electrical · NY

I had to get a new horn. It lost contact with the steering wheel. It made a contiuous honking noise, and wouldnt stop.

Filed Sep 23, 1998 · Electrical · OH · fire

Consumer turned on the ignition, backed the vehicle up approximately 3 or 4 feet, pulled it back up and turned off the ignition, got out and saw smoke. Opened the hood and there were high flames. Dealer was contacted.

Filed Sep 14, 1998 · Electrical · IL

Horn button on the steering wheel pops out and gets jammed between the steering wheel and the turn signal. Manufacturer stated that vehicle was not included in safety recall 96i-001000.gm/communcations: horn assembly and vehicle could not be serviced free of charge.

Filed Jun 5, 1998 · Electrical · IA

This consumer is not included in the recall for the horn (recall 96-i00-000), but is experencing problems with the horn. The retainer clip disconnects from the padding that holds the horn in plac. By the retainer clip disconnecting, the wire has disconnected and the horn doesn't work.

Questions about the 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier electrical

Does the 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 26 complaints about the electrical of the 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier, 18% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier electrical problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Cavalier have the most electrical problems?

The Chevrolet Cavalier model years with the most electrical complaints are 2005 (211 complaints), 2004 (185 complaints) and 1997 (107 complaints).