Gasoline Engine Problems of Chevrolet Cavalier - part 1

We were told the car was inspected before we bought it! head light out of adjustment brake and tail lights not working engine stared running rough few hours after we drove off a cd was found stuck in the player door needed alignment parking brakes not working right.

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While driving at highway speeds low coolant light on the dashboard illuminated. Service mechanic indicated this was due to water in the motor caused by a blowen head gasket.

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Consumer states that while vehicle was parked in garagae ,theirs was smoke coming form the front of the vehicle. Vehicle was serviced , maybe smoke came for anti lock brakes or engine. Cause still unknwown.

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Consumer states after coming to a complete stop, hit the accelerator to pull off and the vehicle cut off, consumer had no brakes and no steering. Had to hit a curb to stop vehicle. Contacted dealer.

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Vehicle just started having problems cutting each time approaching a stop. No warning indicator illuminated on dashboard. Dealer was notified of problem. Please provide more information.

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2. 4l engine needed to be replaced because none of the instrument panel gauges show signs of trouble. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.

While driving vehicle started to overheat. Consumer had a mechanic look at vehicle. Mechanic stated that there was a leak in front end of engine.

I learned that technical bulletins were given with regard to this problem. It appears to be a manufacturer defect after reviewing numerous consumer complaints and technical bulletins.

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The consumer was in driveway trying to go firward but the vehicle wouldn't go, the consumer tried reverse, nothing happened and the vehicle completely shut down, there was no steering ability and no brakes, the vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to duplicate the problem.

Vehicle cuts off after air conditioner is turned off. Computer doesnot display a problem. Consumer has not been compensated for any problems.

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While driving on three different occasions at 65 mph and without prior warning vehicle cutt off, causing loos of all power. Also, vehicle has lost a great amount of fuel, problem may be linked, causing occupants of vehicle to get sick. (ak consumer states no one knows as of yet, the first time dealer replaced battery, the second time they did nothing, the third time they replaced filter in gas line or tank.

Consumer stated that sometimes could try to start engine but it will not start. Consumer had taken vehicle to dealer and could not find what was causing problem. Also, fuel was leaking and vehicle could get on fire.

Vehicle will start and at other times it won't. Consumer doesn't know when vehicle is not going to start. Sometimes on road vehicle will die and start again. Please provide any further information.

Growl / moan type noise coming from the front of the vehicle on heavy acceleration when making a sharp left hand turn.

Three times the car had to be towed to the dealer. Twice it died when I was driving causing me to miss work. It always shuts down the same way.

Blown head gaskets/valve covers on vehicle with just over 30,000 miles. Vehicle's warranty is up due to a purchase date of sep96. Please advise on any recall information. I was told this is comon with Cavaliers.

While driving all signal lights came on, and engine lost power. There was no steering, and finally vehicle had to be towed. Vehicle had been repaired for the same problem onc ebefore.

When car was traveling at roughly 45 mph, car suddenly lost engine power, though still had electrical power. Subsequent repair showed cam gear had broken, causing timing chain to break. This sent part through engine, damaging 3rd cylinder (valves coming unseated or damage to head). Orig. Part is plastic, replacement is metal. This resulted in repair charge of $1600+ to repair damage caused by inferior part. As vehicle is out of warranty, cust. Forced to pay charge.

This was very expensive to fix and the dealer thought I should of expected it. No safety defect mentioned.

While driving vehicle will suddenly shut down and died. Dealer has inspected and repaired the vheicle several times, and the problem still exists. Manufacturer has been notified.

High pitch hum usually after 45 mph but occurs also when motor is stressed related not shifting . Motor shifts at 10mph, 20mph, and sounds stressed / labored from 45 to 55mph before it shifts again if it shifts again. Car is automatic 3 speed. When shifting it jerks forward and then suddenly pulls backward hard. When sitting still shifting from park to drive car jerks hard. Whensitting still and shifting from rear to drive, car shifts hard. All gears shift hard. Using transmission oil. Often have to restart engine 4 times before it remains running. Count to 10 before restarting does not help. When driving down the road, often feels a hard pulling like it is really working hard to pull itself. Accelerates and decelerates as if it has its own mind. Chevy tried to reprogram twice but would not take so replaced computer about 8 months ago. But it is doing it again.

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After driving down the highway for about 45 minutes, we experience a brief hesitation. This continues every 5-10 minutes for the duration. This only happens wnen traveling at speeds of 60+ m. P. H. On the interstate. Have reported this to lynch's service department several times. No results. Can't duplicate complaint.

1). Wheel bearings wearing out then tires and when driving on wet pavement cant go more than 40 mph or car will spin around in road . Back left brake light always not working. Engine with only 12,000. 00 miles knock bad untill warmed up and some times dont stop when warm. Ignition switch will lock up and cant get car to crank must wiggle and giggle to get it to work. Horn has not worked since bought car. Transmission clatters when trying to give to much gas.

When consumer is driving on the road vehicle is not getting enough gas. Then vehicles stops and goes.

Car lost power and shut off when a/c changed to vent recranked easily.

My vehicle dies while in reverse and at stops intermittenly dealer refuses to do anything anymore has been in the dealer at least 25 times.

Car runs at high temperature when in stop and go traffic.

Vehicle owned for 7 months. Does not idle smoothly and skips. Does not shift easily.

Daughter was driving and vehicle began to swerve because of another vehicle. Went into the center of medium, traveling approximately 60 mph. Witnesses stated that vehicle spun around and caught on fire. When the vehicle stopped after hitting the medium, caught on fire. The hottest part was in the rear, above the left rear wheel. The vehicle was mostly burned. There was no body damage. Also, headlights were not broken in the front fender. Vehicle was still under warranty. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.

Intermittently the vehicle will shut down . Vehicle has beento the dealer for repairs several times. The dealer is unable to locate the problem. The manufacturer has been notified.

Engine dies unexpectedly on several occasions, unable to determine failure. Mjs.

Told common prob w/my car by dealer - gm not aware of this.