1991 Chevrolet Cavalier Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1991 Chevrolet Cavalier, and owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1991 Chevrolet Cavalier
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Seat belts
The front door shoulder belt guide loops may be cracked and are not in compliance with FMVSS 208.
Remedy: Install reinforcing plates on the cracked shoulder belt guides.
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Hinge and attachments (structure)
Front door interlock striker may fail, causing door frame collapse and insufficient strength for the shoulder belt anchorage.
Remedy: Replace the passive restraint interlock striker studs on front doors.
55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1991 Chevrolet Cavalier have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA; 7 describe a crash and 6 describe a fire. Reports cite 5 injuries and 6 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 105,667 miles. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 17 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My son lost control of a 1991 chevrolet cavalier and was ejected after he was forced off the road. When entering the median, his car was skidding broadside and eventually rolled over three times. As t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 4, 2005 · Seat belts
“The first problem i have encountered is the poor body of the car. The panels below the car have completely diminished. Anything remaining of them is either rotting and rusting away, or has paint remov”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 15, 2004 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1991 Chevrolet Cavalier (Cavalier Convertible, Cavalier Wagon). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–25 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–21 / 25–32 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.2/3.1 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Cavalier model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Cavalier model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier | 5 | 3 |
| 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2 | 8 |
| 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2 | 4 |
| 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2 | 18 |
| 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2 | 24 |
| 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2 | 12 |
| 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1 | 43 |
| 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier | 0 | 55 |
| 1991 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2 | 55 |
| 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1 | 134 |
| 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1 | 146 |
| 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1 | 212 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier | 4 | 270 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier | 7 | 503 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier | 7 | 540 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier | 4 | 345 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2 | 240 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2 | 315 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1 | 243 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier | 0 | 196 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1 | 678 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1 | 330 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier | 0 | 287 |
Checking a specific 1991 Chevrolet Cavalier
How do I know if my 1991 Chevrolet Cavalier has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1991 Chevrolet Cavalier; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 91V165000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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- Malibu19,364 complaints
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- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.