Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe Problems of Chevrolet Cavalier

Chevrolet Cavalier owners have reported 6 problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (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.

1 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 01/09/2005

While driving any speed, the vehicle over heats and antifreeze would leak. The consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information.

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2 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 04/09/2002

While traveling on highway heard a thumping noise. Manifold : engine, above the spring holding the bracket, broke. Dealership is aware of problem.

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3 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 06/01/2001

I noticed that my 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier had been leaking coolant, when I proceeded to find the leak I was unsucessful. Many other complaints on your website have proven to have the same problem. The leak appears to be around the front head gasket. It could possibly have a cracked head. This sounds like a logical explanation due to the violent vibration from the engine, white smoke from the tail pipe and overheating. The coolant must be leaking into the fuel mixture at the head. The car is at an undriveable state. Dealerships which I have contacted told me about recalls of a similar nature for the 1995 and 1996 Cavalier models. Why hasn't there been a recall on the 1997 model? thank you.

4 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 02/12/1998

When applying the brakes consumer can smell the brakes burning. Consumer had problems with the rotors/hood latch and calipers sticking. Also, had three mufflers replaced. The headlights went out while driving, and the parking brake won't work. In addition, was having problems with engine rocher arm gasket, and the brake light kept coming on. Dealer can't find the problem.

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5 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier

Muffler defective. Nlm.

6 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier

Muffler repaired twice due to failure.




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