Engine problems of the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier

Three problems related to engine have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine problem

Failure Date: 01/18/2003

The engine stopped running while driving on the interstate, which caused the vehicle to have no power.

2 Engine problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2002

Car cuts off at any given time. Can be running at 60 mph or sitting at a stop light, just completely cuts off. Will not restart, have to park it and let it sit, could only take 10 minutes or could take a few hours before it will run again.

3 Engine problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2001

Engine has 2 cracked pistons and 3 cracked valves that need to be replaced, as well as other parts of the engine. Consumer stated that vehicle was undriveable. Aluminum head will have to be machined before reuse.




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