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 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

    NHTSA #PE93090

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: STICKING THROTTLE

    NHTSA #EA92024

    Status:
    CLOSED

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