Three problems related to engine belts and pulleys have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I am the owner of a 1996 4 door, 2. 2 liter Chevrolet Cavalier automobile that has a faulty timing belt tensioner. The tensioner went and the timing belt skipped, thus causing major damage to the vehicle engine. This vehicle flaw is well documented in some car review magazines.
While driving over wet or puddles the vehicle malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to stall, which almost caused an accident. Dealer replace the serptine belt. Problem reoccurring. Been to dealer several times. Dlr cannot determine problem. Cause unknown. Please provide details.
When the car is driven through a puddle the serpentine belt gets wet, the vehicle cannot be steered, and the driver cannot control the vehicle.