2004 Chevrolet Cavalier transmission problems
The 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier has 24 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 6% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
24
Transmission complaints
6%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“WHEN I WAS DROPPING MY SISTER OFF AT THE AIRPORT, I WAS LEAVING IN MY CAVALIER WHICH IS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND ENGAGED THE CLUTCH IT STUCK ON AND WOULD NOT COME OFF. I HAD TO SLAM ON THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND BRAKES TO STALL OUT THE CAR. ONCE THE CAR STALLED IT ALSO CAME…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier have?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier transmission — 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.