1987 Chevrolet Cavalier Recalls

What To Do If Your Cavalier Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Chevrolet, so if you own a 1987 Cavalier take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Chevrolet to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 1987 Cavalier Recalls

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Recall for 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier

  • Recall Announced MAY 19 2006
  • NHTSA Reference #06E043000
  • Number Affected 88,303

  Summary: Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name P/N G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from October 18, 2005, through March 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. As a result, the O-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.

  Consequence: 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.

  Fix: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E043000 »

• VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Recall for 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier

  • Recall Announced FEBRUARY 09 1987
  • NHTSA Reference #87V011000
  • Number Affected 65,594

  Summary: Accelerator control cable may contain water which could freeze while vehicle is parked causing travel of accelerator control cable to become restricted when throttle is initially opened.

  Consequence: Engine speed may not decrease which could result in lossof accelerator control and a crash without prior warning.

  Fix: Replace accelerator control cable.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #87V011000 »

• PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL Recall for 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier

  • Recall Announced SEPTEMBER 15 1986
  • NHTSA Reference #86V128000
  • Number Affected 1,470

  Summary: Parking brake lever mechanisms may not properly engage when applied as required by FMVSS 105. Consequence of defect: Vehicle could unexpectedly roll away uncontrolled, which could result in a vehicle crash.

  Consequence: 

  Fix: Replace parking brake lever assembly.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #86V128000 »