Automatic Transmission problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier

Eight problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier based on all problems reported for the 2001 Cavalier.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 04/12/2008

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact heard a popping sound and felt something drop from the vehicle. The vehicle stopped and would not move; therefore, it had to be towed. The current mileage was 47,675 and failure mileage was 47,525.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 07/16/2003

Engine light has come on for the 10th time in 2 months. The dealership resets the computer and sometimes does repairs. The service dept. Manager has asked me to take it somewhere else to see what they can do. All repairs have been related to either gas or powertrain. The engine light always comes on after acceleration going up a hill.

3 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2002

Transmission knocks and squeaks when put in drive or reverse. Dealership is aware of problem.

4 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 09/06/2001

Brand new car, 2 rack and pinion steering put in it within a years time, popping sound coming from front end, maybe coming from transmission.

5 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 07/20/2001

When attempting to apply the brakes, the vehicle jerked when trying to come to a complete stop.

6 Automatic Transmission problem

This car cuts off when in reverse or drive.

7 Automatic Transmission problem

I have returned my vehicle three times for a repeat problem with the transmission. I continue to hear, after each repair is tried, grinding in the gears while shifting. The volume on the radio goes down while turning it up. Both myself and my passengers have heard creaking in the steering column of my vehicle while turning at low speeds. These are all contiual problems that the dealership can't seem to repair or even notice.

8 Automatic Transmission problem

Vehicle is making a noise in 1 st and 2nd gears. Dealer is calling technical personnal to determine cause. Please provide further information.




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