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2004 Chevrolet Cavalier electrical system problems

The 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier has 198 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 46% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

198

Electrical System complaints

46%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

What owners report

DT: WHILE DRIVING THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO A POSSIBLE MEDICAL CONDITION. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IMMEDIATELY UPON IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANY. A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE MANUFACTURER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND WAS UNABLE TO…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · October 26, 2005 · crash · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier have?

NHTSA has 198 complaints about the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier electrical system — 46% 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.