14 problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I learned that technical bulletins were given with regard to this problem. It appears to be a manufacturer defect after reviewing numerous consumer complaints and technical bulletins.
Consumer stated that sometimes could try to start engine but it will not start. Consumer had taken vehicle to dealer and could not find what was causing problem. Also, fuel was leaking and vehicle could get on fire.
Blown head gaskets/valve covers on vehicle with just over 30,000 miles. Vehicle's warranty is up due to a purchase date of sep96. Please advise on any recall information. I was told this is comon with Cavaliers.
While driving all signal lights came on, and engine lost power. There was no steering, and finally vehicle had to be towed. Vehicle had been repaired for the same problem onc ebefore.
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1). Wheel bearings wearing out then tires and when driving on wet pavement cant go more than 40 mph or car will spin around in road . Back left brake light always not working. Engine with only 12,000. 00 miles knock bad untill warmed up and some times dont stop when warm. Ignition switch will lock up and cant get car to crank must wiggle and giggle to get it to work. Horn has not worked since bought car. Transmission clatters when trying to give to much gas.
Car lost power and shut off when a/c changed to vent recranked easily.
Daughter was driving and vehicle began to swerve because of another vehicle. Went into the center of medium, traveling approximately 60 mph. Witnesses stated that vehicle spun around and caught on fire. When the vehicle stopped after hitting the medium, caught on fire. The hottest part was in the rear, above the left rear wheel. The vehicle was mostly burned. There was no body damage. Also, headlights were not broken in the front fender. Vehicle was still under warranty. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Engine dies unexpectedly on several occasions, unable to determine failure. Mjs.
When driving the vehicle cuts off without prior warning. Vehicle has been in the dealer's shop five times for repair problems, and they can't determine the problem.
Engine fire.
About 1-2 months ago my wife tried to start the car and she said that all of the systems(I. E. Windshield wiper blades, interior warning lights, etc. ) started going off all at once, the brake pedal would't push in, there was a loud buxxing noise, and the car would not start. Ever since we have had to try several times before the vehicle would start and there have been multiple occasions when we are driving along (speed doesn't seem to play a role) and the car will react in a similar manner and stop running. After this happens, it can take us up to 10-15 minutes to get it started again. Just this morning it happened again and if the truck behind us had not swerved as it did, it would have totalled our car. We then spent almost 20 minutes in the middle of traffic trying to start our car. (this was submitted by brian quinney - husband of said owner).
The engine cuts off while driving and the steering goes out with it. Dealer can't find the problem.
Vehicle will not start unless driver door is open. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.