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2004 Chevrolet Cavalier airbags problems

15 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 50,000. 10 crashes reported.

owner complaints
15
of this car's complaints
5%
typical mileage
50,000
crashes
10
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Frontal
    3
  • Frontal: sensor/control module
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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125k-150k
150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+

Chevrolet Cavalier airbags problems in other years

1991199520002005

Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

No deployment 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 4, 2019 · Airbags · 165,700 miles · WA

Airbag light comes on at random intervals for about 5 seconds, then turns off. Speed, road conditions, and gear make no difference as to when it comes on. It has come on while turning, while driving in town at 20 MPH, while at a complete stop, while going over a bump, and while going 50mph on the highway.

Filed Aug 8, 2016 · Airbags · 50,000 miles · IN · crash · 1 injury

Takata recall air bag did not deploy after hitting telephone pole. Snapped in half, car totaled. State road 252 martinsville, indiana. Car in motion.

Filed Aug 8, 2016 · Airbags · 50,000 miles · IN · crash · 1 injury

Takata recall air bag did not deploy after hitting telephone pole. Snapped in half, car totaled. State road 252 martinsville, indiana. Car in motion.

Filed Aug 8, 2016 · Airbags · 50,000 miles · IN · crash · 1 injury

In motion. 2004 cavalier air bag did not deploy causing injury after impact with telephone pole. Picture of pole snapped in half. State road 252 martinsville indiana. Picture of pole car is totaled.

Filed Oct 9, 2014 · Airbags · TN

Horn doesn't work, had it look at by mechanic, he said it had something to do with the airbag. Then had it look at by a steering column mechanic, he said it was the clock spring in the steering column.

Filed Aug 25, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 50,000 miles · MO · crash · 1 injury

Air bags did not come out car flipped over twice and there was 1 death and 1 injury.

Filed Mar 13, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · TN

Horn won't blow, had it serviced and they said horn was good. They track the situation back to the air bag/horn connection. Never had an accident in this vehicle. So I don't understand why the horn won't blow. The guy that serviced it , said the connection for the horn is connected to the air bag and I would need a new air bag to possible fix this issue. What could I possible do to get this corrected? It's been like this for a couple of years, I've been worried about this issue and getting more worried about it lately.

Filed Feb 27, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · UT

Recently general motors issued a recall on the ignition switch for some of their cars, but it does not include all of the vehicles affected with the exact same problem. Here is a list of cars currently listed, but I want my 2004 chevrolet cavalier added to the recall too: chevrolet cobalt, pontiac g5, saturn ion, chevrolet hhr, pontiac solstice, and saturn sky. Many years ago I tried to get a local chevrolet service center to fix the problem in my 2004 chevrolet cavalier. They could not fix it, so we just kept driving the car. Had I known it would affect the air bags getting deployed I would have written to you sooner. This problem needs to get fixed by gm as soon as possible on all models listed including my 2004 chevrolet cavalier. The defect allows the ignition switch to move from "run" to "accessory" if I hit a bump or I use a heavy key chain. That shuts off the engine and may disable the front air bags. The loss of the air bag crash protection is my biggest worry. Please help me get this fixed and warn other people who have 2004 chevrolet cavaliers with the same problem.

Filed Feb 17, 2010 · Airbags, Seats · 45,000 miles · OR · crash · 2 injuries

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that the drivers seat malfunctioned and the air bag did not deploy when a truck crashed into her vehicle from the rear. She also crashed into the vehicle in front of her. The contact and a passenger were injured and had to go to the hospital the following day. The police was there but no report was filed. The gm manufacturer was notified and a claim was filed. A representative was scheduled to inspect the vehicle but they never came. The failure mileage was 45,000. Updated 03/05/10

Filed Feb 17, 2010 · Airbags, Seats · 45,000 miles · OR · crash · 2 injuries

Vehicle accident with seat and airbag failure on 5-23-08. Reported to gm 5/27/08 case. Spoke with gm rep then transferred to local dealership who said he would discuss with district manager. On 1/8/10 I again called for follow-up. The previous case had been closed and a new one opened and I was told I would be contacted. I followed up on 2/16/09 and was told it was being handled by motors liquidation. I expressed my concern was safety based - not money based, still had the vehicle for an investigation. The rep. Explained because the accident occurred prior to the "new" gm they were not concerned about it. I explained the accident date was of no concern to the safety considerations as there are still these types of vehicles on the road. They failed to report to you on two occasions. The bigger issue is gm's policy of reporting and investigating safety issues. If mine is an example, how many other complaints have been ignored or discarded because of the bankruptcy filing? In other words, if there was a problem with the vehicle before then we can assume it may be an issue of recall now regardless of "new" or "old" gm statues. It is very important to me this be taken seriously. We still have the vehicle sitting in our back yard for the purpose of investigating the issue. At some point we need to dispose of it and move on. I just feel a moral obligation - where obviously gm does not. I am happy to give any information or assistance to resolve this matter. Please take it seriously - I don't want anyone else to experience the injuries we have - especially if it is preventable.

Questions about the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier airbags

Does the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the airbags of the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 50,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier airbags?

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

What year does the Chevrolet Cavalier have bad airbags?

The Chevrolet Cavalier model years with the most airbags complaints are 1997 (78 complaints), 1996 (73 complaints) and 1998 (34 complaints).

Other 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier problems

Electrical 185Acceleration 27Visibility 25Transmission 23Engine 22Steering 16Fuel system 15Brakes 14Body 13Lights 9Seats 8Seat belts 6Suspension 6Locks 4Tires 4Wheels 4Driver assistance 2

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