1998 Chevrolet Cavalier airbags problems
The 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier has 35 airbags complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
35
Airbags complaints
7%
Share of year
22
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Airbags complaints by year
What owners report
“WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END CRASH, TRAVELING AT 55 MPH, BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE HOT GASES FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG BURNED THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER. THE DRIVER'S RIGHT ARM WAS BURNED. THE PASSEGNER RECEIVED BURNS ON THE CHIN/WRIST/ELBOW AND INSIDE OF THE RIGHT ARM. THE…”
Common questions
How many airbags complaints does the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier have?
NHTSA has 35 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier airbags — 7% 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.