2003 Chevrolet Cavalier engine problems
The 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier has 49 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 6% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
49
Engine complaints
6%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“FIRE IN DRIVER SIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF CHEVROLET CAVALIER. DRIVER STATED VEHICLE SHUT OFF IN TRAFFIC. UPON RE-STARTING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER ENGINE HOOD, DRIVER SIDE. DRIVER GOT OUT AND SAW FLAMES IN AREA OF DRIVER SIDE ENG. COMPT. *AK”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier have?
NHTSA has 49 complaints about the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier engine — 6% 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.