Is the 2005 CHEVROLET Cavalier safe to drive?

The 2005 CHEVROLET Cavalier has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 08E063000

Critical Plain English 2008-10-17

What This Recall Means

Component

STEERING

What Happened

The intermediate steering shaft in your vehicle is the part that helps connect the steering wheel to the wheels. In some cases, the weld that holds this shaft together can be faulty.

Risk if Unfixed

If the weld fails, the steering could lock up while you're driving, making it hard to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Dorman will replace the steering shaft at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification with instructions on how to schedule the free repair.

Affected Vehicles

2005 CHEVROLET Cavalier

2004 BUICK Regal

2004 CHEVROLET Cavalier

2003 BUICK Regal

2003 CHEVROLET Cavalier

2002 BUICK Regal

2002 CHEVROLET Cavalier

2001 BUICK Regal

2001 CHEVROLET Cavalier

2000 BUICK Regal

2000 CHEVROLET Cavalier

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #08E063000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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