Two problems related to tank assembly have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The fuel tank gauge does not give a proper reading. When it is on 1/4 full, gauge indicates that the tank is empty. More than seven incidents happened. The dealer attemped to fix, and now there is no warranty. Also, the dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
When car fuel tank is reading below 1/4 tank, car will not start. Car backfires, while trying to start and check engine light comes on. I have been fighting with this since I [urchased the car in 1997. Everytime that I take the car in, I am being told it is always something different. This item definately needs to be looked at cuase I have been told by numerous chevy cavelier owners are having this same problem.