Power Train Related Problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

Table 1 shows nine common power train related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the manual transmission (three problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

The Automatic Transmission problem

1997 chevy Cavalier was moved and park next to another car. It was brought to a complete stop with the brakes and then the transmission was shifted into park. As the driver was getting out of the car, the car start moving forward, rolled down a hill a crashed into trees, totaling the car.   Read details...

The Manual Transmission problem

At random times when attempting to shift into reverse gear, you must first shift transmission through 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears, this can take up to 15 seconds, which can be very dangerous in an emergency situation.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

My Cavalier 1997 (95,000 miles) out of no reason during cold day today 1/2/08, can not move for no apparent reason. Initially I can back up my car out of the drive way, and drive a few blocks away. When I stop at the stop sign, I found the car can not move for a few feets to stuck at the middle of   Read details...


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