The 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 2,848 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 237 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.
THE BRAKE HOSES WERE MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY, AND DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 106, "BRAKE HOSES."
THE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED BRAKE HOSES CAN CAUSEREDUCED BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS AND/OR UNEVEN BRAKING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
REPLACE THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLY ON CIERA AND CENTURY MODELS, AND BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES ON CAVALIER AND SUNBIRD MODELS.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Ignition switch shuts off when going down the road and when it hits a bump in the road. *tr”
“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 chevrolet cavalier. While driving approximately 30 mph, the pin that holds the steering wheel detached and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.”
“Dt*: the contact stated after rolling down the manual window, it would not roll back up. The contact took the vehicle to an independent repair shop. The mechanic found the problem to be the window regulator and no repairs were made. The manufacturer has not been alerted.”
“While driving brake light illuminated on the dashboard. When this occurred vehicle was immediately taken to the dealership, who d indicated that the rear brake system collapsed and was losing brake fluid. Consumer felt that this may have been caused by the defect described in the hydraulic brake…”
“Various problems regarding 1993 chevrolet cavalier..one complaint submitted on numerous mvoq forms. *mr consumer lost brakes without warning. Dealer discovered that brake fluid line failed. Fuel line failed due to corrosion. Both horizontal and vertical components of the driver's seat were falling…”
“Various problems regarding 1993 chevrolet cavalier..one complaint submitted on numerous mvoq forms. *mr consumer lost brakes without warning. Dealer discovered that brake fluid line failed. Fuel line failed due to corrosion. Both horizontal and vertical components of the driver's seat were falling…”
“Various problems regarding 1993 chevrolet cavalier..one complaint submitted on numerous mvoq forms. *mr consumer lost brakes without warning. Dealer discovered that brake fluid line failed. Fuel line failed due to corrosion. Both horizontal and vertical components of the driver's seat were falling…”
“Various problems regarding 1993 chevrolet cavalier..one complaint submitted on numerous mvoq forms. *mr consumer lost brakes without warning. Dealer discovered that brake fluid line failed. Fuel line failed due to corrosion. Both horizontal and vertical components of the driver's seat were falling…”
THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.GM WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN TO ADDRESS THE CONCERNS RAISED BY THE DETACHMENT OF THE HORN PAD FROM THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.FOR A TECHNICAL ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEM SEE EA94-033 ENGINEERING TECHNICAL REPORT.
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.