Two problems related to vehicle overheat have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier based on all problems reported for the 2002 Cavalier.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. The engine light illuminated intermittently. The dealer was informed that the oxygen sensor needed to be replaced. The contact was charged $600 for the repair. She took a long trip and the light did not illuminate. On a shorter trip, the engine light began illuminating intermittently again and the vehicle overheated. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it operated normally. While driving 10 mph to the dealer, the engine failed and the dealer stated that the repair would cost $5,000 and could not guarantee that the vehicle would actually be repaired. The contact learned that the head failed before at 28,000 miles. She believes that her vehicle was mis-diagnosed the first time. The current and failure mileages were 54,000. Updated 01-10-08. 12/31/07.
Consumer purchased a vehicle for daughter, and vehicle exhibited several major problems. Vehicle overheated, and had a new thermostat and fuel filter replaced. When trying to start the vehicle it acted as if did not want to start. Vehicle was just not firing correctly because it was very difficult to start. Consumer wanted to know if there were any recalls on this vehicle. The vehicle became even more difficult to start and the coolant and temperature gauges were illuminated. When the coolant was checked it was at a normal level but looked like something other than coolant was in the tank. The oil was checked and looked like brown merky liquid.