1988 Chevrolet CavalierChevrolet Cavalier 1988

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Crash Tests, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

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Below you will find all available information on the 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier, manufacturered by General Motors Llc.
The vehicle is described as a Front-Wheel Drive Compact Cars 2-door sedan,hardtop,coupe.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
Chevrolet1G1 1Y1 2C1 2G1 3G1 4G1 4G3 J81 JG1 KL1 KL7 Regular
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
18 - 22 MPG25 - 33 MPG341.80 - 444.35 g/mile
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Sub-models: - Cavalier Wagon - Cavalier Convertible -

Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier?
     - The 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 18 - 22 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 25 - 33 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier is $2150.
  • Where is the 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier produced?
     - The 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier is produced in Warren Michigan, United States (usa).
  • Are there recalls for the 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier?
     - There are 5 recall(s) for the 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier, additional information is below.
  • How much does the 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier weigh?
     - The 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier is listed to weigh 1809 lbs.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 59540 [USA]: This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

  • Recall 25814 [USA]: Windshield could separate during a 30 mph frontal barriertest required by fmvss 212. such separation during an accident could result inan unbelted occupant being ejected and injuried.

  • Recall 28367 [USA]: Lamps would flash or be inoperative; cars would notcomply with fmvss 108.

  • Recall 1988081 [Canada]: Lights and instruments

  • Recall 1988096 [Canada]: Visual system

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
  • Automatic 3-spd Front-Wheel Drive Cavalier

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(121) (FFS)
    TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-1000
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 111.9004
    City mpg for fuel type 1,22
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,25
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4120
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(121) (FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2150
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,29
    Vehicle record id4386
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)13
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)14
    Model name (carline)Cavalier
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleY
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)84
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)91
    TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 128.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 141.0256
    EPA vehicle size classCompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-1000
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Cavalier

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(121) (FFS)
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsSIL
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 111.4427
    City mpg for fuel type 1,22
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,26
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4121
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(121) (FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2100
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,33
    Vehicle record id4387
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)13
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)14
    Model name (carline)Cavalier
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)84
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)91
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 128.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 146.0
    EPA vehicle size classCompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsSIL
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Automatic 3-spd Front-Wheel Drive Cavalier

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.8
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-3750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 114.8755
    City mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,20
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.8
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4129
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2700
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,25
    Vehicle record id4388
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)13
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)14
    Model name (carline)Cavalier
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)84
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)91
    TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 122.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 135.0
    EPA vehicle size classCompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-3750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Cavalier

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.8
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-3000
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsSIL
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 114.1671
    City mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,21
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.8
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4134
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2550
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,27
    Vehicle record id4389
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)13
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)14
    Model name (carline)Cavalier
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)84
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)91
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 122.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 137.1795
    EPA vehicle size classCompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-3000
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsSIL
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Automatic 3-spd Front-Wheel Drive Cavalier Convertible

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.8
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-3750
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 114.8755
    City mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,20
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.8
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4140
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2700
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,25
    Vehicle record id4213
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)10
    Model name (carline)Cavalier Convertible
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleY
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)78
    TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 122.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 135.0
    EPA vehicle size classSubcompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-3750
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Cavalier Convertible

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.8
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-3000
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsSIL
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 114.1671
    City mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,21
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.8
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4134
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2550
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,27
    Vehicle record id4214
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)10
    Model name (carline)Cavalier Convertible
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)78
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 122.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 137.1795
    EPA vehicle size classSubcompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-3000
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsSIL
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Automatic 3-spd Front-Wheel Drive Cavalier Wagon

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(121) (FFS)
    TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-1000
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 111.9004
    City mpg for fuel type 1,22
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,25
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4120
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(121) (FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2150
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,29
    Vehicle record id4661
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)34
    Model name (carline)Cavalier Wagon
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)91
    TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 128.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 141.0256
    EPA vehicle size classSmall Station Wagons
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-1000
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Cavalier Wagon

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(121) (FFS)
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsSIL
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 111.4427
    City mpg for fuel type 1,22
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,26
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4121
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(121) (FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2100
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,33
    Vehicle record id4662
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)34
    Model name (carline)Cavalier Wagon
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)91
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 128.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 146.0
    EPA vehicle size classSmall Station Wagons
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsSIL
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Automatic 3-spd Front-Wheel Drive Cavalier Wagon

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.8
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-3750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 114.8755
    City mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,20
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.8
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4129
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2700
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,25
    Vehicle record id4663
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)34
    Model name (carline)Cavalier Wagon
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)91
    TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 122.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 135.0
    EPA vehicle size classSmall Station Wagons
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-3750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Cavalier Wagon

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.8
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-3000
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsSIL
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 114.1671
    City mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,21
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.8
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4134
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2550
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,27
    Vehicle record id4664
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)34
    Model name (carline)Cavalier Wagon
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)91
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 122.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 137.1795
    EPA vehicle size classSmall Station Wagons
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-3000
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsSIL
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • 000524001 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **mr
Known Recall Investigations
  • Engine compartment fires investigation # PE93090

    There is no summary currently available

  • Sticking throttle investigation # EA92024

    There is no summary currently available

  • Brake performance investigation # EA90041

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  • Stop lamps investigation # PE89035

    Summary:a chevrolet service bulletin dated july 1988 indicates that bothsockets must be replaced using part number 5972532.This service stockuses a new heat resistant material.Production stock was also correctedbeginning with vins j7163799 and jj187909.===

  • Brake ineffectiveness investigation # EA89010

    There is no summary currently available

  • Poor braking investigation # PE88085

    There is no summary currently available

Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20040403

Windshield bonding does not meet fmvss 212, 1988, chevrolet cavalier, nhtsa campaign no: 88v121000. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone20040325

Purchased a 1988 chevrolet cavalier from e[ilotos auto sales 2230 frankfort ave. Phila. Pa. The car was sold without the dealer informing the buyer of the defects. There were many....Two main crunchers were the brakes and huddled systems. The emission stickers were due. The dealer said,"he would put stickers on after the sale," which when the time arrived for the transaction,he said,"we could but they're hot." now we arer having a difficult time finding a garage to put stickers on it because of the mechanical defects.*ak

NoNoN NoneNone20040220

Dt: the contact stated there is wind blowing around the front windshield sealants, allowing cold drafts to enter into the vehicle. The contact discovered nhtsa recall 88v121000, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. However, the vehicle had the same symptoms as indicated in the recall. No repairs or corrections have been made at this time. *ak

CrashNoN NoneNone19960618

During a frontal impact collision, the driver's side lap seat belt broke apart. Please describe. *ak

NoFireN NoneNone19950503

While driving, vehicle caught fire in front dash, electrical. Tt

NoNoN NoneNone19941031

The elctronic instrument panel goes out while driving. *ak consumer states the cluster goes out while driving consumer has to pukk over to wait for the cluster to come back on, consumer has contacted dealership and they refuse to fix problem, consumer states he has anothr vehicle that has this same problem and the cluster has been fixed once already on that vehicle.*jb

NoNoN NoneNone19910530

'cold power steering'. *dh

NoNoN NoneNone

Suspension/body problems. Vehicle was in a wrecked before driver purchased it. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

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Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
VIN Year Model Manufactured In
1G1JF11W2J72200601988CavalierLORDSTOWN OHIO, UNITED STATES (USA)
1G1JC5110J72392091988CavalierLORDSTOWN OHIO, UNITED STATES (USA)

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