2002 Chevrolet Cavalier recalls and problems

The 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier has 0 recalls and 196 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

2002 Chevrolet Cavalier
Photo: 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2002 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 6 Cavalier model years — 6th most.

0recalls
196complaints
24crashes
4fires
33injuries
53,906median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2001: 2 complaints20012002: 30 complaints2003: 43 complaints2003432004: 30 complaints2005: 27 complaints20052006: 15 complaints2007: 11 complaints20072008: 3 complaints2009: 10 complaints20092010: 4 complaints2011: 6 complaints20112012: 1 complaints2013: 1 complaints20132014: 6 complaints2015: 1 complaints20152016: 1 complaints2017: 1 complaints20172020: 1 complaints2021: 1 complaints20212023: 2 complaints20232

2002 vs. other Chevrolet Cavalier years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2002. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (35), service brakes (27), engine (22). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.