NHTSA vehicle safety data
1985 Chevrolet Cavalier Recalls & Complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier in 5 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Engineering Analysis EA87-006: POWER ST. ASSIST
Closed September 19, 1988
- Preliminary Evaluation PE88-027: HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE
Closed May 11, 1988
- Engineering Analysis EA87-007: SUDDEN ACCEL
Closed August 7, 1987
- Defect Petition DP86-019: SUDDEN ACCELERATION
Closed December 22, 1986
- Preliminary Evaluation PE86-031: UNDERHOOD FIRES
Closed June 10, 1986
Other Chevrolet Cavalier model years
Check your 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Chevrolet Cavalier at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
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