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1995 Chevrolet Cavalier Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier, and owners have filed 270 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
270
owner complaints to NHTSA
32 / 10
complaints citing a crash / fire
22–26
MPG combined (EPA)

4 safety recalls for the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Switch (electrical system)

    NHTSA 02V070000 Reported 1,589,948 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    On certain passenger vehicles. If the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, and sometimes produces enough heat to melt internal switch parts.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a relay kit in these vehicles to prevent high current from flowing through the ignition switch. Owner notification began march 27, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an…

  2. Hazard flashing warning lights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 96V250000 Reported 270,014 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The front and/or rear hazard warning lamps (four-way flashers) do not flash when the hazard switch is activated. This fails to comply with FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

    Remedy: Dealers or vehicle owners will inspect for proper function of the hazard warning lamps. If necessary, dealers will replace the hazard lamp switch.

  3. Frame and members (structure)

    NHTSA 95V141000 Reported 16 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Some welds were omitted from the body lock pillar, or "b" pillar. This does not comply with FMVSS no.208, "occupant crash protection."

    Remedy: All vehicles in this recall campaign have been repurchased and replaced with a comparable vehicle.

  4. Suspension: lower arm

    NHTSA 95V025000 Reported 21,340 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    These vehicles have been built with welds missing from the front suspension lower control arm assemblies causing excessive loads on the existing welds.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect both left-hand and right-hand front suspension lower control arm assemblies and replace all control arm assemblies found with omitted welds.

270 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier have filed 270 complaints with NHTSA; 32 describe a crash and 10 describe a fire. Reports cite 26 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 98,531 miles. Complaints peaked in 2002 with 44 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that when the vehicle was turned on, the ignition key failed to stay in the run position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 24, 2014 · Electrical system

“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that the frame was rusting severely. The dealer was notified of the failure but denied any assistance with repairs. The manufacturer”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 7, 2011 · Structure

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined22–26 mpg
City / Highway19–22 / 29–33
FuelRegular
EPA classCompact Cars
Engine4 cyl, 2.2/2.3 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Chevrolet Cavalier model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Cavalier model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1982 Chevrolet Cavalier11
1983 Chevrolet Cavalier53
1984 Chevrolet Cavalier28
1985 Chevrolet Cavalier24
1986 Chevrolet Cavalier218
1987 Chevrolet Cavalier224
1988 Chevrolet Cavalier212
1989 Chevrolet Cavalier143
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier055
1991 Chevrolet Cavalier255
1992 Chevrolet Cavalier1134
1993 Chevrolet Cavalier1146
1994 Chevrolet Cavalier1212
1995 Chevrolet Cavalier4270
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier7503
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier7540
1998 Chevrolet Cavalier4345
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier2240
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier2315
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier1243
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier0196
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier1678
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier1330
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier0287

Checking a specific 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier

How do I know if my 1995 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 1995 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 02V070000).

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.

Other Chevrolet models

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.