There are no safety recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, but owners have filed 287 complaints with NHTSA.
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 216 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | |
| Power Train | 16 | |
| Structure | 14 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 | |
| Visibility | 10 | |
| Steering | 8 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | |
| Seats | 6 | |
| Air Bags | 6 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | |
Most reported parts
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 69
- Power Train › Manual Transmission — 7
- Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 6
- Electrical System › Horn — 4
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 3
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder — 2
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components — 2
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 2
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 67,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · at 70,000 miles · reported Jan 26, 2019
My mom was driving the car as normal down the road one day and all the guages in the entire dash suddenly stopped working. Some came back on and off a couple weeks. Some never did. But after a couple months all stopped working and now nothing works. No heat guage, no fuel guage, no temp guage, no speedometer, and no fuel guage.
Electrical System · at 170,000 miles · reported Aug 23, 2018
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cavalier. On several occasions, while driving, the instrument panel failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that the fuel gauge, engine temperature gauge, and tachometer were inoperable. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 45,000 miles · reported Aug 2, 2018
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cavalier. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the fuel gauge displayed the incorrect fuel level. While the vehicle was parked, a family member noticed fuel leaking onto the ground. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.
Electrical System · at 67,000 miles · reported May 29, 2018
Gauges for temperature do not work, sometimes reads below zero, sometimes slightly above there is no change in reading whether cold, or running for several hours - at any speed speed gauge works intermittently, sometimes recording 100 MPH, when the car is doing no more that 20-30 MPH. At other times, it seems to be running about the speed limit, when compared with other traffic, then record 100+MPH.at other times, when going with traffic, the gauge reads 0mph there is no way to know if the car is overheating, or what speed the car is going. This has been the case for about two months, and I…
Electrical System · reported Dec 26, 2017
There is a known issue with the gauges in the 2005 chevrolet cavalier causing them to malfunction or not function at all intermittently. This is a safety hazard because you do not know how much fuel you have, the temperature of your engine, or your speed when the gauges fail.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (216 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (18). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 67,000 miles.
Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.