Transmission Failure problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier

Seven problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 12/07/2001

Transmission would not shift into reverse, intermittently, transmission fails to operate.

2 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 01/09/2001

When driver went to accelerate transmission failed. This is second transmission in vehicle. Dealer has been notified.

3 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2000

While driving transmission failed, consumer states now starting to have problems with the current transmission.

4 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 09/14/1999

Vehicle'stransmission failed while driving on the street at approximately 25 mph without warning. Had to push vehicle off the road to avoid a collision, believed this condition was due to manufacturer's defect since vehicle had only 54,000 miles of wear. Can NHTSA help in this matter.

5 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 01/04/1999

While driving vehicle had stopped for no reason. Was unable to change gears. The transmission had failed at 43,000 miles. Had vehicle towed to dealer & mechanic said that transmission had worn out & needed replacing.

6 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 09/19/1998

Transmission failed.

7 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 11/20/1996

Transmission failure.




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