Chevrolet Cavalier owners have reported 18 problems related to engine shut off without warning (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.
Car shut off no power steering gauges shut off everything turned off but lights stayed on and flashers worked.
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Was in the fast lane and car shut off and tried to restart but it would not. Was stuck in the road cars honking car would not restart.
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The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. While driving 65 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle shut off and the brakes failed. She then noticed that the steering became stiff. She was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder and had it towed to her destination. The contact did not notice any warnings prior to the failure. She is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The manufacturer advised her to take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. She would not be compensated for the repairs because there was no recall available. The failure mileage was 79,000.
This car shuts off while driving like the gm cars being mentioned in the news today. Started in 2005 and was evaluated by multiple mechanics including a Chevrolet dealership that kept it over a month. It doesn't show a code when it happens. It randomly shuts off while you are driving (varied speeds). It also randomly won't start. Totally unpredictable when it will quit on you or not start. Resetting did not help. Car was purchased for daughter (new driver) to drive, but was too unsafe.
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Fire in driver side engine compartment of Chevrolet Cavalier. Driver stated vehicle shut off in traffic. Upon re-starting, noticed smoke coming from under engine hood, driver side. Driver got out and saw flames in area of driver side eng. Compt.
Consumer stated while driving the vehicle at 55mph, it shut off. There was a loss of power steering and brakes which caused the consumer to pull off the road. Two dealers inspected the vehicle several times and could not duplicate or correct the problem. Please provide any further information.
Consumer stated while driving at highway speed the engine shut down whic caused loss of power steering. Please any additional information.
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While driving, vehicle will automatically shut off without warning. Contacted dealer. The dealer has replaced several parts over the last 6 months but the problem remains.
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While traveling on the parkway without prior warning the vehicle shut down. The dealership is aware of the problem. Nlm.
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284-334-1038. Engine shuts down without warning, consumer claims loss of power.
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Complete engine shut down while in rush hour traffic at 25 mph on 3 separate occurrences. Each occurrence was 24 to 48 hours after a oil change and "topping off fluids" at the same dealership where the vehicle was purchased. After each oil change, the smell of hot oil was prevalent the next day. After the first engine shut down occurence, the dealership inspected the car but found nothing wrong. The engine has shut down on Jan 12, 1999, Apr 12, 1999, and June 12, 2000. Oil changes took place 3 days before each occurrence. The engine has never shut down in traffic without a recent oil change. The vehicle speeds at the time of the engine shut down have all been approximately 25 mph due to rush hour traffic while on the expressway.
While driving about at mph or in reverse vehicle will shut off without a warning. There will be no steering and no brakes.
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Engine shuts down without warning. Has occured on four occasions. Shut downs occur at various speeds. Dealers has attempted to find problem with no sucess.
While driving down the road and coming to a stop light, and when coasting while making a turn with air conditioning off, vehicle shut off. Consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer.
Consumer stated while driving at high speed, the engine shut down, which caused loss of power steering. Please provide any additional information.
When making making a turn, the vehicle engine shuts down, causing the vehicle to stall. Please describe any details.
While driving vehicle shutdown. Dealer could not locate cause. Please provide any further information, and vehicle identification number.
While driving the vehicle engine shuts down, causing the vehicle to stall. Please provide details.
Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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Car Stall problems | |
Gasoline Engine problems | |
Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
Engine Cooling System problems | |
Engine problems | |
Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems | |
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems | |
Engine Stall problems | |
Engine Exhaust System problems | |
Engine Head Gasket Failure problems |