2003 Chevrolet Cavalier electrical system problems
The 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier has 116 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
116
Electrical System complaints
13%
Share of year
4
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“POWER SUDDENLY SHUT OFF, CAUSING POWER STEERING TO FAIL, WHICH MADE ME WRECK INTO A DITCH. IT ALSO CAUSED THE AIRBAGS TO NOT DEPLOY AND PREVENTED SEATBELTS FROM LOCKING INTO PLACE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE HIT. *TR”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier have?
NHTSA has 116 complaints about the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier electrical system — 13% 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.