2005 Chevrolet Cavalier recalls and problems

The 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier has 0 recalls and 287 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

2004 Chevrolet Cavalier
Pictured: a 2004 model; the 2005 may differ in details. Photo: 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2005 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 6 Cavalier model years — 4th most.

0recalls
287complaints
7crashes
0fires
5injuries
67,000median 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

2004: 1 complaints20042005: 13 complaints2006: 6 complaints20062007: 13 complaints2008: 19 complaints20082009: 29 complaints2010: 77 complaints2010772011: 43 complaints2012: 25 complaints20122013: 19 complaints2014: 15 complaints20142015: 12 complaints2016: 6 complaints20162017: 3 complaints2018: 5 complaints20182019: 1 complaints20191

2005 vs. other Chevrolet Cavalier years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2005. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (211), vehicle speed control (18), fuel system (16). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.