Chevrolet Cavalier problems reported in Iowa

61 of the 6,452 complaints filed about the Chevrolet Cavalier came from Iowa, most often about the electrical system.

Bigger states file more complaints simply for having more drivers. What is worth reading here is the mix — a part that fails in heat, cold or road salt shows up in some states long before others.

Complaints from Iowa

Crashes

Fires

1995

Worst model year

What failed

Electrical System 19 31.1%

Engine & Cooling 12 19.7%

Brakes 7 11.5%

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 4 6.6%

Seats 3 4.9%

Fuel & Propulsion 3 4.9%

Airbags 3 4.9%

Tires 2 3.3%

Lights 2 3.3%

Acceleration & Cruise Control 2 3.3%

Transmission & Drivetrain 2 3.3%

Body & Structure 1 1.6%

By model year

1987 Cavalier 1 1.6%

1990 Cavalier 4 6.6%

1991 Cavalier 1 1.6%

1992 Cavalier 1 1.6%

1993 Cavalier 2 3.3%

1994 Cavalier 6 9.8%

1995 Cavalier 8 13.1%

1996 Cavalier 4 6.6%

1997 Cavalier 6 9.8%

1999 Cavalier 8 13.1%

2000 Cavalier 2 3.3%

2001 Cavalier 8 13.1%

2002 Cavalier 1 1.6%

2003 Cavalier 7 11.5%

2004 Cavalier 1 1.6%

2005 Cavalier 1 1.6%

Cities reporting most

Council Bluffs 5 13.5%

Norwalk 5 13.5%

Johnston 4 10.8%

Davenport 4 10.8%

Saint Donatus 3 8.1%

Waverly 3 8.1%

Cedar Rapids 3 8.1%

Waterloo 3 8.1%

DES Moines 3 8.1%

Sioux 2 5.4%

Minden 1 2.7%

Carter Lake 1 2.7%

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