Power Steering Pump problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier

Two problems related to power steering pump 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 Power Steering Pump problem

Failure Date: 02/20/2004

While parked for several hours vehicle caught on fire and burned to the ground. The manufacturer indicated that the cause of the fire was due friction on a loose power steering pulley. Consumer attempted to start engine, but it wouldn't turn over. Consumer felt that battery appeared to be dead. Manufacturer's inspector said that the fire was caused by the friction from loose pulley on power steering pump.

2 Power Steering Pump problem

Failure Date: 08/14/2002

While sitting still, vehicle was rear ended. As a result of collision power steering belt flew off. Vehicle had to be towed to dealership. Jlg.


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