Engine Failure problems of the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier

Two problems related to engine failure have been reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier based on all problems reported for the 2003 Cavalier.

1 Engine Failure problem

Failure Date: 02/14/2008

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. The contact had to make several attempts to start the vehicle. Once started, the vehicle would not accelerate properly. On two occasions, while driving between 35-55 mph, the engine failed. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 73,000 and failure mileage was 65,000.

2 Engine Failure problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2003

2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. Stalls constantly when air conditioning is on and car is idling (ie at a traffic light, in traffic or stop sign) engine failure over 20 times in the last year car was taken in for service four times with no result.




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