Four problems related to manual transmission 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.
Vehicle idled while in neutral. This vehicle was equipped with a 5 speed transmission. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer. However, dealer was unable to duplicate the problem, and sent the consumer on his way.
Will be driving down the road and go to press the brake to turn or stop and the car stalls in the middle of the road. Happens very randomly every so often. Have taken it to the dealership 4 times for this problem and can't find anything wrong or duplicate the problem. This has happened to me with others in the car, including a one year old, and have almost gotten in severe accidents. Once with an eighteen wheeler!! this is a very dangerous and scary problem!!.
Manual transmission went for the 3rd time. Dealer won't honor warrenty. States that that car was abused.
Vehicle currently at dealership for multiple reasons. Front end has popping noises when turning. Rear end make loud noise when weight in put on it (ex. Entering and departing vehicle cabin). Also have had trouble with vehicle stalling when slowing down (manual. . . Put in neutral and rpm's drop-off causing a stall). Technicians have not been able to duplicate latter problem.