1984 Chevrolet Cavalier
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1984 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).
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.
Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. In event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. Locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced.
Owner complaints
8 complaints3 involved a crash4 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
The drivers seat lock IS experiencing recall (84v011) problems. nlm
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The vehicle was hit from the rear and in turn, hit the vehicle in front of it, and the rear lap belt broke at the buckle. Dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Head gasket fails every 11,000 and 12,000 miles after replacement. Dealers noted problem IS normal wear and tear of this vehicle. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
The gas line IS leaking and the lines are corroded. Dealer suppose to be trying to correct the problem by putting double clamps on the lines. This IS a safty related problem. The gas that IS leaking could start a fire . *ak
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
The power steering pump IS causing erratic turning situations. Please describe. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Driver's seat belt did not lock up, resulting in driver hitting the windshield twice. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Power train › Automatic transmission › Torque converter
The transmission went out at 22,000 and IS going out again/ vehicle often jolt when shifting gears. *ak
- Power train › Driveline › Constant velocity joint · Suspension › Front
Vehicle swerved out of control, resulting in accident and injuries. *skd
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Headlamp switch failure
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- Sudden accel
Summary of information from manufacturer:analysis:status: gm responded by letter dated 12 february 1987.ea closed on8/7/87.===
- 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 acceleration
There is no summary currently available
- Power steering failure
Power steering failure
- Seat track lock
There is no summary currently available
- Seat track lock
Analysis:eight (8) of the 13 complaints allege that the failure occurredprior to any impact/accident involvement.one (1) of the failures may havecaused or at least influenced the drivers involvement in an accident.thedriver's sudden temporary loss of vehicle control may have resulted fromhis inability to apply the…
Analysis:eight (8) of the 13 complaints allege that the failure occurredprior to any impact/accident involvement.one (1) of the failures may havecaused or at least influenced the drivers involvement in an accident.thedriver's sudden temporary loss of vehicle control may have resulted fromhis inability to apply the brakes due to the seats rearward movement.four (4) of the failures allegedly occurred during an accident/impactsituation.because this failure appears to occur without warning and dueto the possible momentary loss of vehicle control by the driver it issuggested that further information be requested from gm on this subject.proposed action:open a preliminary evaluation on this subject.
- Engine compartment fires
There is no summary currently available
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