2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Exterior Lighting:turn Signal Problems
NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How exterior lighting:turn signal ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 678 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier overview page.
What owners report
“04 V 524 000/REAR LIGHT BULB SOCKET ASSEMBLES: THE CONSUMER STATED, THE RECALL REMEDY WAS PERFORMED THREE TIMES ON THE LEFT REAR TAIL LIGHTS SOCKET…”NHTSA complaint 10108785 — filed 01/25/2005
“REAR TURN SIGNAL ON 2003 FAILED FOR 5TH TIME IN 5 MONTHS. PROBLEM IS DESCRIBED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN 04V524000. DEALER AND GM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT…”NHTSA complaint 10105944 — filed 01/07/2005
“I HAVE RESEARCHED THE INFORMATION REGARDING GM RECALL 04083, REGARDING THE 2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER HAVING FAULTY TAIL LIGHTS. MY 2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER HAS THE SAME…”NHTSA complaint 10104461 — filed 12/24/2004
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Exterior Lighting:turn Signal complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier have exterior lighting:turn signal problems?
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier: 31 of 678 complaints on file (4.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier have in total?
678 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 31 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 18 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's exterior lighting:turn signal category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
