Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier
NHTSA data on file today
The 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 271 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E063000 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT/LOSS OF STEERING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E049000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V070000 GM/IGNITION SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #96V250000 GENERAL MOTORS/FMVSS 108/4 WAY FLASHERS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #95V141000 Structure — Frame and Members NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #95V025000 Suspension — Front — Control Arm — Lower Arm NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 77 complaints
- Electrical System 57 complaints
- Visibility 30 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23 complaints
- Air Bags 19 complaints
- Power Train 16 complaints
Of the 271 complaints on file, 32 report a crash and 10 a fire; across all 271 complaints, owners report 25 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier has a concerning number of total complaints at 271 and 9 recall campaigns, indicating potential reliability issues. High complaint counts for the engine and electrical system suggest recurring problems, but limited data on failure specifics prevents a more accurate assessment.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Unknown | $500–$2,000 | common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$1,500 | common |
| Visibility | Unknown | $100–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotation and balance
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine overheating
- Electrical system malfunctions
- Transmission slipping
- Unusual brake noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.