Car Stall problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

13 problems related to car stall have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2003

When first started strong gas fumes in car; then hesitation/stalling while driving, has gone dead two times; rough idling.

2 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2003

Consumer states that when vehicle is cold it takes several attempts to start. When vehicle does finally start it will continuously stall. If started successfully vehicle has an excessively rough idle. Ph the vehicle did not start in cold weather, the lights on the dash board didn't light. The vehicle was diagnosed as cold start followed by a hard restarting and high oil pressure related to the oil pressure pump in the engine. TSB#7761-09b. Scc.

3 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2002

Intermittently if vehicle starts , it will stall. The dealership indicated that this was caused by high oil pressure in the engine. Ph.

4 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2001

Vehicle stalls at slow speeds and in stop and go traffic. Will start again after 5-15 minutes. Taken to dealer, cannot remedy. Vehicle has stalled about 15 times.

5 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 08/14/1999

The consumer has experienced a number of stalling with this vehicle, almost causing accidents in a few cases. The consumer has contacted the manufacturer, and there has been an attempt to repair, but the problem still occurs. The consumer is concerned that this problem could cause a serious accident which could lead to death /serious injury, and would like to have the vehicle replaced for one she can trust.

6 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 09/14/1997

When driving vehicle intermittently stalls and cuts off. Owner has had vehicle into the dealer three times for the stalling.

7 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 08/23/1997

While driving vehicle will stall intermittently, speed is approximately 35-70 mph. No indication as to when the vehicle will cut off. Dealer and manufacturer cannot duplicate the problem.

8 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 05/01/1997

While driving, for no apparent reason, the vehicle stalled which almost caused an accident. Dealer cannot determine problem.

9 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 04/12/1997

When driving at any speed tranmission failed and vehicle stalled. Also, when applying the brakes, they went straight to the floorboard and squeaked. Brake rotors and motor mounts were replaced. Also, fuel pump is going out .

10 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 03/01/1997

When driving at any speed vehicle stalls and cuts off without prior warning. Fuel pump had been replaced twice, and parts within the transmission have also been replaced. But vehicle continues to stall.

11 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 02/06/1997

Intermittent stalling/hesitation.

12 Car Stall problem

Vehicle will stall while idling and without warning , dealer has replaced throttle positioning center, and reprogrammed pcm, but defect still occurring, and causing safety hazard.

13 Car Stall problem

While traveling at any speed intermittently vehicle would stall and lose power. Dealer has repaired vehicle three times, but problem returns. . Please provide further information.

Engine Cooling System problems	17
Gasoline Engine problems	14
Car Stall problems	13
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	7
Engine problems	7
Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems	4
Engine Stall problems	4
Radiator problems	4
Check Engine Light On problems	3
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	3
Engine Head Gasket Failure problems	2
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	2