The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: UNDERHOOD FIRES

    NHTSA #PE86031

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE

    NHTSA #PE88027

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: POWER ST. ASSIST

    NHTSA #EA87006

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: SUDDEN ACCEL

    NHTSA #EA87007

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  6. INVESTIGATION: SUDDEN ACCELERATION

    NHTSA #DP86019

    Status:
    CLOSED

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