Tl* the contact owned a 1994 chevrolet cavalier. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the driver of the vehicle fell asleep at the wheel. The driver became involved in a crash in which the vehicle rolled over six times. The driver was ejected from the vehicle through the front driver's side window. The police reported to the scene and a report was filed. The driver of the vehicle was fatally injured. The police officer stated there was no pin in the seat belt that properly secured it to the body of the vehicle. The seat belt was secured around the driver's arm and was connected to the latch, but not to the body of the vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
The worst 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes65
- Engine56
- Electrical23
- Seat belts22
- Transmission16
- Visibility16
- Body13
- Seats11
- Fuel system8
- Steering8
- Suspension8
- Acceleration7
- Lights5
- Airbags4
- Locks3
- Tires3
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier
ABS 32Brake failure 8Seat belt 7Wipers 7Door locks 6Overheating 6Engine failure 5
Recalls 1
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
- What is wrong
- These vehicles were built with overtorqued drive axle spindle nuts. This condition can cause excessive loads on the spindle nut and drive axle resulting in failure of the drive axle or the spindle nut. Failure of either of these components can result in separation of the steering knuckle tire-wheel assembly from the drive axle.
- Risk
- This can result in loss of vehicle control and a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the left-hand and right-hand drive axles, bearing-hub assemblies, spindle nuts, and washers on all involved vehicles. Corrective action: dealers will replace left-hand and right-hand drive axles, bearing-hub assemblies, spindle nuts, and washers on all involved vehicles.
Recall number 94V115000 · Recall details
See all 1 recalls for the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier
Defect investigations
Horn pad falls off
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
Horn button falling off
There is no summary currently available
PE94042
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier 21
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Equipment
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- ABS front wheel speed codes - jumper harness
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS) front wheel speed codes - jumper harness
- Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E or 4T65-E transaxles may comment on a...
- Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies
- Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60 or 4T60-E transxales may comment on a grinding and / or...
- Some V6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered...
- Vehicles may exhibit a clattering noise at idle speed originating from the timing chain and front cover area
1994 Chevrolet Cavalier fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4‑cyl | FWD | 20-22 | 28-33 | 23-26 |
| 3.1L 6‑cyl | FWD | 17-18 | 26 | 20 |
What 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The plastic bushing that holds the shift lever to the cable fell apart while driving and your not able to shift the car.
Turn signal/horn pad failure. Called chevrolet hotline on 12/30/2008, and they were not helpful. Referred me to dealership and said there were no open recalls for my vehicle.
Tl*- the contact purchased the 1994 chevrolet cavalier on 01/23/07. The vehicle started jerking when trying to come to a stop, and lost power at stop lights. Also, the contact smelled gas fumes while driving the vehicle. He took the vehicle to firestone, and had a diagnostic test performed, and was informed that the vehicle had two fuel injectors that were leaking. And that the torque converter failed. The firestone representative informed the contact that the fuel injector failure was a fire hazard .and the vehicle was not safe. The contact called the owner of dave's dealership, and was informed by the owner that there was nothing he could do about the vehicle failures. The contact had an estimate for repairing the injectors which was $442.00 ,and the torque converter repair for $600.00. The current mileage was 19,500, and the failure mileage was 19, 4700. Updated 04/12/07.
Dt*: the contact stated the power door locks failed and the manual release would not unlock the door. The vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic.
Driver seat broke while driving down interstate and has to be held up by some thing so it don't fall back.
I have to buy new tires every 2 week and for some reason no one can tell me whats wrong with my car
While driving fuel gauge is registering 1/8 tank of gas. However, the fuel tank is empty. Vehicle has been to several repair shop,. But no repairs were done. Dealer was notified. Dealer informed the consumer that the problem was not covered under a recall.*ak the consumer stated that he spoke with other cavalier owners and they also had the problem of the gas gauge giving inaccurate readings.
The signal light on the dashboard indicated that the rear signals work properly, even when a bulb was blown out. This caused the consumer to believe that signal worked properly, but it not. Dealer was not notified.*ak
The day the vehicle was delivered to the consumer it had a flat tire. The tire was replaced but a few days later another tire went flat. *nm the brakes failed with no warning, there was an unusual noise when making turns and the stabilizer was found broke, there was another noise in the front end and the vehicle had fallen to the ground. *sc the consumer discovered there was a recall on the drive axle which may have been related to the incident he/she experienced.
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Questions about the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier
Is the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier reliable?
Owners have filed 212 complaints about the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier, fewer than a typical Cavalier model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier?
Brakes, with 65 complaints. Next is engine (56).
How many recalls does the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier have?
1 recall, covering steering.
What year does the Chevrolet Cavalier have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet Cavalier model years with the most brakes complaints are 1994 (65 complaints), 1997 (64 complaints) and 1996 (60 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier get?
Official estimates for the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier range from 20 to 26 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.2L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 20-22 city and 28-33 highway.
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