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1990 Chevrolet Cavalier electrical system problems

The 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier has 22 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 31% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

22

Electrical System complaints

31%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

What owners report

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND VENTS AREA. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · January 24, 2001 · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier have?

NHTSA has 22 complaints about the 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier electrical system — 31% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.