Two problems related to automatic transmission control module have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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 the road. I had waited for 5 minutes checking out what wrong with the car. Then car slowly can move. My suspect, there is suddenly no fluid in the clutch for no apparent reason. I believe there is a design defect on this pcm from gm. Slowly it gains more power. But I loose my trust on this vehicle. I remember I saw 4 years ago similar Cavalier vehicle at the oil change company. She experienced the same problem, could not move the car at all. I found in the web search, there is nhsta id#10017096 that the vehicle will not move in either direction. I would like to know if there is a recall or what to do with this dangerous failure condition. Could you please email me ASAP?.
Pcm was part of a recall. Had replaced but car still attempts to stall out while driving. Took back to dealer to have checked out but they still cannot find anything wrong. But something is wrong and it all started when the pcm was replaced.