1996 Chevrolet Cavalier transmission problems
The 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier has 59 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
59
Transmission complaints
8%
Share of year
4
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATS, THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATS DID NOT LOCK, THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT MOVED FORWARD. ALSO, CLUTCH PEDAL CLICKS WHEN DEPRESSED/FRONT END MISALIGNED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier have?
NHTSA has 59 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier transmission — 8% 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.