FaultScore

1992 Chevrolet Cavalier window and wiper problems

10 of the 178 complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier are about the glass, mirrors and wipers — 6% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 114,000 miles.

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10

Complaints

0

Crashes

0

Fires

0

Injuries

Exactly what failed

Windshield 4 40.0%
Switch/Wiring 2 20.0%
Windshield Wiper/Washer 1 10.0%
Glass, Side/Rear 1 10.0%
Heater Core 1 10.0%
Motor 1 10.0%

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers across every Chevrolet Cavalier year

1992 10 3.4%
1994 19 6.5%
1995 37 12.6%
1996 31 10.6%
1997 46 15.7%
1998 16 5.5%
1999 15 5.1%
2000 15 5.1%
2001 12 4.1%
2002 18 6.1%
2003 38 13.0%
2004 25 8.5%
2005 11 3.8%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

at 114,000 miles Cedar Ridge, CA

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

I OWN A 1992 CHEVY CAVALIER. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEATER CORE 3 TIMES. ONCE A YEAR EVERY YEAR SINCE 2001. I AM REQUESTING A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE DUE TO THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS I HAVE READ ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. I DON'T THINK THAT I OR ANYONE ELSE SHOULD HAVE TO REPLACE A HEATER CORE/ BLOWN HEAD GASKET ONCE A YEAR. I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU OR CHEVY ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS RIDICULOUS AND VERY VERY COSTLY. I BELIEVE THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COSTS INCURRED AND TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. I LOVE MY CAR AND TAKE VERY GOOD CARE OF IT. I HAVE INCURRED COSTS OF OVER $2000 AND AM SICK AND TIRED OF HEARING THAT I HAVE BLOWN A HEAD GASKET DUE TO HEATER CORE\COOLING FAILURE. PLEASE CONTACT ME ABOUT THIS MATTER ASAP. THANK YOU. SHERI MADRID

NHTSA complaint #10062742 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Birmingham, AL

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

RADIATOR HOSE LEAK MADE CAR RUN HOT; REPLACED CATYLIC CONVERTER SO WOULD NOT RUN HOT; FUSE SHORTAGE ALMOST CAUGHT CAR ON FIRE; THE BODY SOUNDS SQUEEKY AND RUSTY WHEN GOES OVER BUMPS

NHTSA complaint #710485 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Birmingham, AL

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

WINDSHIELD GETS FOGGY RESIDUE MAKES POOR VISION; SEAT LATCHES DON'T LATCH FIRST ADJUSTMENT; THEY LATCH WHILE DRIVING;

NHTSA complaint #710487 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Joliet, IL

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

REAR WINDOW GETS A CLOUDY YELLOW FILM ON IT THAT MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE OUT OF THAT WINDOW.

NHTSA complaint #801890 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Rineyville, KY

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

BUILDUP ON WINDSHIELD FROM SUNS U.V. RAYS CAUSES GLARE, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE WHEN HIT DIRECTLY BY SUN OR OTHER VEHICLES HEAD LIGHTS.

NHTSA complaint #505885 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Burton, MI

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO FUNCTION WHEN MIST SETTING IS USED. *DSH

NHTSA complaint #504531 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Waldorf, MD

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED.

NHTSA complaint #486945 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Saint Mich, PA

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE SMALFUNCTIONED.

NHTSA complaint #484144 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Rineyville, KY

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

THE UV RAYS CAUSES A RESIDUE BUILD UP AND CAUSES THE WINDSHEILD TO HAVE A REAL BAD GLARE. PLEASE DESCRIBE.

NHTSA complaint #968785 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Imperial, MO

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING

WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH FAILED. *SKD

NHTSA complaint #478288 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Other 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier problems

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