Chevrolet Cavalier owners have reported 6 problems related to engine head gasket leaking (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Cavalier based on all problems reported for the Cavalier.
The head gasket leaked water. As a result, consumer had to check the water level daily to make sure that engine would not overheat.
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The head gasket leaked anti freeze, and the oil pan leaked oil.
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Head gasket was leaking oil. It was around the engine where a technician believed there was a head blown head gasket.
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Engine head gasket is leaking anti-freeze. Contacted dealer and manufacturer.
Due to a defective design engine cylinder gasket is leaking at 17,000 miles. Cause is unknown.
I heard before I purchased my 1998 Cavalier that there was a problem with leaky head gaskets, although I also heard that the manufacturer also remedied the problem before releasing the cars to the market. However, from what I can tell there wasn't any changes made since I now have this problem which was apparent about 2 years after the warranty expired, and I am now stuck with a vehicle that will definetly not last longer than my prior car, a Toyota. I am very disappointed with Chevrolet.