1997 Chevrolet Cavalier engine problems
The 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier has 123 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 16% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
123
Engine complaints
16%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED, RESULTING IN A REAR END COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY ON DRIVER'S SIDE. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier have?
NHTSA has 123 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier engine — 16% 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.