Does the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier have electrical problems?

NHTSA has 211 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, 74% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 70,000 miles.

Which Chevrolet Cavalier year has the most electrical complaints?

The 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier has the most electrical complaints (211), compared with 211 for the 2005.

Is there a electrical recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 211 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, 74% of all 287 complaints for this model year. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 70,000 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 211; 74% of 287 complaints
All complaints this year: 287
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 70,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 14, 2005, latest Jan 26, 2019.

211 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q4 to 2019 Q1; peak 2010 Q4 (23).

Electrical System recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Cavalier model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2005211 (74%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier have electrical problems?: NHTSA has 211 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, 74% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 70,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Cavalier year has the most electrical complaints?: The 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier has the most electrical complaints (211), compared with 211 for the 2005.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.