Ignition Module Problems of Chevrolet Cavalier

Chevrolet Cavalier owners have reported 21 problems related to ignition module (under the electrical system 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.

1 Ignition Module problem of the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 01/26/2008

I have replaced the ignition control module 4 times in this car. It fails such that the engine in only running on 2 cylinders. Testing has shown the coil packs are ok and the problem is with the icm computer.

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2 Ignition Module problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 01/10/2007

In December, 2006 I had a new alternator and a new fuel pump put in (895. 00). 1/10/07 my ignition module and the fuel pressure regulator went out (695. 45). 5/14/07 my ignition coil needed replacing (252. 18). November 8, 2007 I needed to replace the ignition switch and valve cover gasket ($500) I'm am tired of repairing. It's got an electrical problem that's causing my ignition stuff to burn out.

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3 Ignition Module problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 12/28/2006

In December, 2006 I had a new alternator and a new fuel pump put in (895. 00). 1/10/07 my ignition module and the fuel pressure regulator went out (695. 45). 5/14/07 my ignition coil needed replacing (252. 18). November 8, 2007 I needed to replace the ignition switch and valve cover gasket ($500) I'm am tired of repairing. It's got an electrical problem that's causing my ignition stuff to burn out.

4 Ignition Module problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 01/01/2005

Two issues left consumer stranded in 1999 2. 2l Chevrolet Cavalier catastrophic failure of input shaft/input drum assembly on 3t40 transmission, left operator without any forward or reverse drive gears while drive was engaged and rolling. Managed to avoid crash. Remedy was replacement of transmission with remanufactured transmission. Incipient worsening of starting times. Poor factory ecm calibration in all or most 1999 2. 2l Cavaliers can leave operator stranded in warm starting condition. Results in poor initial running and large amount of unburned hydroarbons released to atmosphere. A technical brochure exists to remedy the situation, but no recall. Dealer wants $90 to reprogram ecm.

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5 Ignition Module problem of the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 10/29/2004

Consumer received a recall notice(04002) regarding the ignition circuit thermal. The dealer refused to do the work!!! service manager patricia barona. The consumer requested that the information given to be disreguarded because information was on the consumers 2001 that was traded for 2004.

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6 Ignition Module problem of the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 09/26/2004

While driving and without warning the vehicle died. This has happened three times. The dealer said it was something different every time. The manufacturer was contacted, but would not return the consumers call. She called three times. The dealer said the problem was an ignition switch the second time. The third time they replaced/programmed the pcm. The first time they replaced a module 3. 107, seal 3. 112. The power windows would not roll down.

7 Ignition Module problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 04/28/2004

While under slow acceleration the car feels like it is misfiring or hesitating. The car jerks repetitively. Took it to the shop no codes where detected.

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8 Ignition Module problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 02/06/2004

When key is inserted into ignition steering is locked and key will not turn. Trying to turn steering wheel does not budge it. Car is imobile and cannot be driven. This is an intermittent problem. No sure way to tell when it will occur.

9 Ignition Module problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 03/21/2001

First failure was at 24,197 miles. The car began to lose power and would stall during driving. Dealer had the car for 21 days, and replaced the switch clusters, ignition switch, reprogrammed body control module, replaced pcm and found burnt 3-4 clutch. At 40,613 miles the engine lost power and stalled again (while on the freeway). This time the engine warning light did not activate, and we had no idea there was another engine problem. The dealer again replaced defective coil and iginition wires. The car is once again beginnig to idle differently, which is a precursor to it stalling. At each failure, we also smelled a burning odor just before the vehicle stalling.

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10 Ignition Module problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 01/01/2001

Spark plugs failing during operation of vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

11 Ignition Module problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 11/01/2000

While driving about 55 mph something fell from under vehicle, hitting the lower frame/bumper and hood. Vehicle was driven to dealership for replacement of computer module. Please provide any further information.

12 Ignition Module problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 09/18/2000

Vehicle is not able to start anytime of the day. Contacted dealer ,and dealer is not willing to do anything. When the vehicle stall first time the dealer replaced ignition control module. When it stall again, the fuel pump was replaced. However, the vehicle continued stalling.

13 Ignition Module problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 08/01/2000

Consumer had a computer chip replaced 2 months ago because the vehicle would not start, dealer believes it's something electrical but is unable to find the problem and had to send a part away to be serviced. .

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14 Ignition Module problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 11/09/1999

When traveling at any speed vehicle will stall and cut without prior warning, also, dash lights are illuminated . Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the computer chip.

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15 Ignition Module problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 05/13/1999

Egr valve: replaced twice, cleaned once; gm rep. Says not his problem after 24k miles; car has miss and idles rough, codes detected p0300, p0404, p1404, p0405; dlr replace pcm computer. Called state a. G.

16 Ignition Module problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 12/16/1998

Fuel pump went out/oil pressure valve blew up and oil is all over/computer system shut down, and rack and pinion steering went out. Dealer contacted and is aware of the problem. Problems not yet remedied. Provide further information.

17 Ignition Module problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 09/01/1998

While driving and with the air conditioner on or the defogger on, the vehicle will stall unexpectedly which may cause an accident. Been to dealer several times. Dealer replaced the crank case position sensor and a computer chip, but the problem would reoccur. Please provide further information.

18 Ignition Module problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 04/03/1998

Computer chip need reprogramming, causing transmission problems. Yh.

19 Ignition Module problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 09/06/1996

Computer failed, causing vehicle to stall; also abs brakes grind/replaced instrument cluster.

20 Ignition Module problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 09/02/1996

Computer system failed.

21 Ignition Module problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

While driving in traffic the vehicle stall and the engine completely shuts down. Dealer replaced the ignition coil module which has not corrected the problem. Latest repair attempt was for a short in the pcm ignition circuit, which appears to have solved the problem.


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