Eight problems related to engine have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving at 55 mph, the engine died. There was no power steering or brakes and the consumer was to pull over. The dealer inspected the vehicle and could not duplicate or correct the problem. The service dealer could not duplicate the problem.
While driving at highway speed of 55-60 mph vehicle started to run rough and cut off. Dealer contacted, and informed of a blown head gasket on the 2. 4l engine. Feel free to provide any further information.
I have talked to many people about this car and they all say it is common for this car to blow head gaskets. I paid $7000for this car it shouldn't have cost another $801to keap it on the road at 56. 5k miles. If it is this common there should be a rembersment (recall )on it. . I also have a ti.
I have researched on this site, consumer reports, consumer corner, etc. And have found a number of 1996 Chevrolet Cavaliers have had cylinder head gasket problems. My extended warranty lasted through 100,000 miles. If I had known that this was a reoccurring problem, I might have been able to keep it from occurring. Gm/Chevrolet has asked the dealership to give me a discount. The dealership has refused due to the mileage on my vehicle being approximately 500 miles over the required 100,000 miles. Six (6) days after the incident I received a letter from Chevrolet stating that my vehicle experiences this problem and that they would pay for the repairs up to seven (7) years and 100,000 miles. I think this is very convenient. The letter is dated may, 2000. Two weeks earlier I was still within the 100,000 mile limit. I have given the dealership permission to fix my vehicle, but I am afraid to pay for the repairs before some type of agreement is reached. Unfortunately, gm/Chevrolet is not interested in helping me.
Vehicle was taken to dealer shop for a manufacturer's recall repairs, and was informed of a blown engine head gasket.
While driving struck a deer on the road. Then checked under hood, where anti-freeze was leaking from engine head gasket without prior warning.
S while driving on the road vehicle died out, causing the consumer to almost become involved in an auto collision.
Consumer had head gasket repair on the vehicle prior to receiving the manufacturer's recall, consumer is requesting full reimbursement, Chevrolet will not reimburse her fully due to the repair work not being done at a dealer.