Does the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 58,000 miles.

Which Chevrolet Cavalier year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier has the most transmission complaints (16), compared with 16 for the 2005.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier?

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

2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, 6% of all 287 complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure: 58,000 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 16; 6% of 287 complaints
All complaints this year: 287
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 58,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 23, 2005, latest Jul 25, 2013.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2005 to Jul 2013; peak Mar 2009 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Cavalier model year

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

200516 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 58,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Cavalier year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier has the most transmission complaints (16), compared with 16 for the 2005.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.