Engine Head Gasket Failure problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

Two problems related to engine head gasket failure have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2005

Head gasket replaced @27000 miles, fuel pump @ 30000 and again at 96000 miles. Brakes replaced 2x a year for 5 years. Driver's side door doesn't seal properly. Fan only works on speed 3 or 4.

2 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem

Failure Date: 02/14/2003

I have a 1997 Cavalier (the warrenty began in Feb. '97). Just recently found out I need the head gasket replaced at a cost of approximately $1200. Noticed that many other owners have had the same problem, although in 96's. My car has 70,000 miles on it, and from what I've learned, a head gasket should last about 10 years of 100,000 miles. I would like chevy to get involved and pay for this, since it obviously seems to be such a problem with Cavaliers.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

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

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