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Chevrolet Cavalier problems reported in Virginia

196 of the 6,452 complaints filed about the Chevrolet Cavalier came from Virginia, 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.

196

Complaints from Virginia

Crashes

Fires

2003

Worst model year

What failed

Electrical System 34 17.3%

Brakes 26 13.3%

Fuel & Propulsion 18 9.2%

Airbags 17 8.7%

Engine & Cooling 16 8.2%

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 12 6.1%

Acceleration & Cruise Control 12 6.1%

Steering 12 6.1%

Lights 9 4.6%

Transmission & Drivetrain 8 4.1%

Tires 7 3.6%

Equipment & Accessories 6 3.1%

By model year

1987 Cavalier 1 0.5%

1989 Cavalier 1 0.5%

1990 Cavalier 1 0.5%

1991 Cavalier 1 0.5%

1992 Cavalier 6 3.1%

1993 Cavalier 6 3.1%

1994 Cavalier 11 5.6%

1995 Cavalier 13 6.6%

1996 Cavalier 18 9.2%

1997 Cavalier 13 6.6%

1998 Cavalier 3 1.5%

1999 Cavalier 14 7.1%

2000 Cavalier 3 1.5%

2001 Cavalier 22 11.2%

2002 Cavalier 13 6.6%

2003 Cavalier 30 15.3%

2004 Cavalier 17 8.7%

2005 Cavalier 23 11.7%

Cities reporting most

Woodbridge 13 15.9%

Virginia Beach 11 13.4%

Richmond 11 13.4%

Newport News 8 9.8%

Barhamsville 6 7.3%

Waynesboro 6 7.3%

Raven 5 6.1%

Fredericksburg 5 6.1%

Chesapeake 5 6.1%

Arlington 4 4.9%

Roanoke 4 4.9%

Chesterfield 4 4.9%

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