1983 Chevrolet Cavalier
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier. Newest first.
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Internal corrosion of pulsair check valve assembly could permit exhaust gas to melt the plastic shut off valve and draw valve pieces into the air cleaner and throttle body.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If valve pieces lodge against throttle plate, engine maynot return to idle resulting in loss accelerator control and possibly a crash.
Remedy
Replace pulsair check valve and shut off valve with newly designed valves.
The metal floor pan anchor bar could fatigue and break around the left front outer seat adjuster stud of the drivers seat, allowing the stud to separate from the floor pan anchor bar.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Drivers seat could tip rearward unexpectedly; this couldresult in loss of control and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Remedy
Install a reinforcement bracket on the floor pan anchor bar at the left front outer seat adjuster position of the drivers seat.
The brake proportioner valves may break and separate from the master cylinder. This would allow brake fluid to leak and would result in a partial loss of the brake system.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace all suspect valves.
The left front suspension control arm which supports the front wheel, brake and steering assembly, may come loose at its mounting bracket. This IS due to possible inadequate welding of the bracket.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect the vehicle and, if necessary, replace the left front suspension support assembly at no cost.
Possible fuel leakage could occur at the throttle body injection fuel feed pipe connection on the involved vehicles.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The fuel feed line fitting bolt and two washers will be replaced by the dealer at no cost to owner.
Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
The engine overheated and flames began to come from under the hood, the plastic overflow tank was melted and the plastic cap melted. (Ohio traffic crash report) nlm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
#2 piston broke between oil ring slot and compression ring slot causing engine failure.
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Electrical system › Ignition · Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve) · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail · Power train · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system · Vehicle speed control · Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Sudden acceleration, causing accident. *Sd
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Power st. Assist
Summary of information from the manufacturer:gm has developed a splitring field repair kit and IS extending the warranry on all 1982-84 a,j, and x, body cars and 1985 c,body cars.the warranty applies to carsthat are for 50,000 miles or 5 yrs.it includes reimbursement for previousrepairs.analysis:wearing of the rack…
Summary of information from the manufacturer:gm has developed a splitring field repair kit and IS extending the warranry on all 1982-84 a,j, and x, body cars and 1985 c,body cars.the warranty applies to carsthat are for 50,000 miles or 5 yrs.it includes reimbursement for previousrepairs.analysis:wearing of the rack and pinion housing and low ambient tempcan cause temporary loss of power assist.teflon o rings fail to sealoff internal pressure.status:evaluating the extended warranty offer by gm.======
- Sudden accel
Summary of information from manufacturer:analysis:status: gm responded by letter dated 12 february 1987.ea closed on8/7/87.===
- Sudden acceleration
There is no summary currently available
- Power steering failure
Power steering failure
- Seat track lock
There is no summary currently available
- Engine compartment fires
There is no summary currently available
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