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Chevrolet Cavalier Most Common Problems (All Years)

7
window motor
5
strut (suspension)
4
radiator hose / engine coolant pipe
3
coil spring
3
exhaust hanger / exhaust clamp
3
wheel bearing / hub
2
A/C recharge (no parts replaced)
2
blower motor / HVAC interior fan
2
brake caliper
2
CV joint / axle / half shaft
2
damper / shock absorber
2
engine cooling fan
2
exhaust flex pipe / mid pipe / tail pipe
2
fuel pump
2
idler pulley for accessory / serpentine / drive belt
2
motor mount
2
muffler or resonator
2
radiator
2
rear drum brake cylinder / wheel cylinder
2
sensor wire or electrical connector (not entire harness)
 
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Chart is based on 74 vehicles in TrueDelta's reliability survey.
These are the problems owners most commonly reported on TrueDelta's Car Reliability Survey. For many models not all entries have been coded yet, so focus on the relative numbers rather than the absolute numbers. Usually when people say "they all have this problem," the problem in question actually affects between 10 percent and 20 percent of all cars. We aren't counting wear items like brake pads and rotors that truly do require periodic replacement on all cars.