Manual Transmission Problems of Chevrolet Cavalier

This is the second problem I've had with this. Clutch problems due to a faulty hydraulic line in a 2004 chevy Cavalier. First incident occurred may 1st when the master to slave hydraulic hose split open (was told by the ase certified repair person this should never have happened). This was a dealer only part and there are no used parts available for this. Now there are no leaks, but clutch still sticks to the floor. Driving fine, then no clutch to put car into correct gear. Had happened intermittently, but today I was in the middle of morning rush hour traffic. Almost caused several accidents when car stalled after idling really low. Shut off car while sitting at a red light-- finally after a fight with the stickshift, got into gear so I could get to a parking lot. After looking on-line for solutions and a closer repair shop, realizing this happens quite a bit to owners. I'm scared to have my 4 month old daughter in my car and would rather have her in a 1988 Mazda that the seatbelts don't click back. This is a very dangerous problem and should be addressed immediately since it happens during normal driving. If I wouldn't have had some quick thinking on my part, I probably would be in the hospital right now.

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My 2004 chevy Cavalier was purchased may 2004 new off the lot. Since then, my clutch system has had to be replaced almost every year. It first stopped working at 36,000 miles, just 6,000 after factory warranty ran out. It then stopped working again while still under part warranty which lasts 12,000 miles. It again stopped working just a few thousand miles after that warranty ran out. And now has gone out for the fourth time in under 3,000 miles. I can always tell when the system is becoming faulty after only a few thousand miles, however due to the fact that labor is not included in any warranty, I drive it until the clutch system stops working. This has not been of any benefit to me or my car. However, I should not have to be replacing any part(s) this often, so I should not have to worry in the first place. The answer I get to what the problem is always the same, the slave cylinder o ring is "leaking like a siv" and the master cylinder has gone out. And due to these two issues, it effects the quality of my clutch fly wheel. I see no end in sight for this problem, I can not even get rebuilt parts for this problem to save myself money and as stated before, labor will never be covered under warranty. I have now paid for half the purchase price of my car in parts and labor as it was new off the lot. This lemon of a car is costing me well over $1,100 every year in repairs to the clutch system and I can not afford it any more. I have not heard yet what customer service for chevy is going to do for this but I felt that this was worth you hearing about so as to help others after me who may have the same problem and to also help me with my current problem.

Manual hydraulic clutch in 2005 chevy Cavalier. Rubber hose gets worn through by metal bracket resulting in loss of clutch. I brought this to the attention of Chevrolet and they were of no assistance. I brought the vehicle in to a chevy dealer yesterday, 10-13-08 and showed the service manager and he said that he could not fix it because there was no recall on this item. It would have to be at my cost. I drove the car home and when I attempted to start it about an hour later the hose burst causing loss of clutch and the car jumping forward about 4 feet. There needs to be a recall!.

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When I was dropping my sister off at the airport, I was leaving in my Cavalier which is a manual transmission I put the car in reverse and engaged the clutch it stuck on and would not come off. I had to slam on the emergency brake and brakes to stall out the car. Once the car stalled it also came to rest against a tree, which thankfully did not cause any damage except a few scratches. On further investigation I had noticed that a hole has worn in the hydraulic rubber line from the master clutch cylinder. The hose was rubbing against a wiring harness metal brace bracket just below the clutch master cylinder. It could have caused alot of damage or personal injury or even death in the right circumstances. I had just left the halifax water front where there were about 6000 people and if the problem happened. There could have been major problems. I would like someone to look into this problem. When it happened there was no warning.

My '05 Cavalier, the hydraulic clutch hose got a hole in it from rubbing on the wiring harness that is next to it. This is something that I would assume be re-routed or better put in an area where this would not happen.

Clutch started feeling slushy and then failed after a few months. Clutch stays to the floor. Repair to be done, replace slave cylinder.

Driving home from work through city streets and suddenly was not able to disengage clutch when attempting to shift from 2nd to third. Transmission stuck in 2nd. Luckily I was only a couple miles from home. Further investigation on my part found clutch hydraulic hose had hole worn into it due to bracket location. Poor design with respect to hose configuration and bracket location. High potential for personal injury when operating.

While driving home from thanksgiving I was unable to shift my manual transmission, and I noticed that the clutch appeared stuck to the floor. The remainder of the way home (30 miles) if I slowed down the would stall as I could not push the clutch in. The car, a 2004 Cavalier, has a total of 42000 miles on it. Upon getting the car to the dealer I was told the master cylinder, the slave.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier. The contact stated that by 3,300 miles the transmission had been repaired twice and replaced once. By the current mileage of 19,000 it has had two additional transmissions replaced. The replacements and repairs have been done at no cost to the consumer. The car has been at the dealership since February 28, 2005, when the last replacement transmission was installed because the consumer was afraid to drive the vehicle. The consumer reported this problem to the NHTSA because she did not want any one else to experience the same problems that she has encountered with this type of vehicle. The consumer wanted the dealership or manufacturer to provide a replacement vehicle at no additional charge or to provide reimbursement for the cost of the vehicle. The dealership offered for the consumer to buy another vehicle and use this one as a trade in, but the consumer refused. The consumer states that the dealership informed her that she would still have to pay for the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier as well as for a new vehicle if she purchased one.

Vehicle idled while in neutral. This vehicle was equipped with a 5 speed transmission. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer. However, dealer was unable to duplicate the problem, and sent the consumer on his way.

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Will be driving down the road and go to press the brake to turn or stop and the car stalls in the middle of the road. Happens very randomly every so often. Have taken it to the dealership 4 times for this problem and can't find anything wrong or duplicate the problem. This has happened to me with others in the car, including a one year old, and have almost gotten in severe accidents. Once with an eighteen wheeler!! this is a very dangerous and scary problem!!.

Manual transmission went for the 3rd time. Dealer won't honor warrenty. States that that car was abused.

Vehicle currently at dealership for multiple reasons. Front end has popping noises when turning. Rear end make loud noise when weight in put on it (ex. Entering and departing vehicle cabin). Also have had trouble with vehicle stalling when slowing down (manual. . . Put in neutral and rpm's drop-off causing a stall). Technicians have not been able to duplicate latter problem.

While traveling at 55 mph the transmision broke apart, causing rapid loss of power. Dealer has been notified, provide further information.

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Having problems going into 1st gear, acts like linkage is binding.

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My ets off light and my check engine light has been illuminated for the past 10 months. The code 1810, which is the tcc switch, has shown when my car has been scanned. My car has been seen by several mechanics . The switch has been replaced twice and it did not solve the problem. The mechanics told me that I needed a new transmission. I had a new transmission put in. The lights came back on which caused my car not to shift properly. All the mechanics that have looked at my car said that getting a new transmission would fix the problem. Which it has not. What can you recommend I do. Do I have to pay for this transmission even though it hasn't fixed anything? also this problem happened shortly after my warranty expired.

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Transmission (main drive) failed. Nlm.

At random times when attempting to shift into reverse gear, you must first shift transmission through 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears, this can take up to 15 seconds, which can be very dangerous in an emergency situation.

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Intermittently when vehicle is still in the drive position with foot on brake, the vehicle leaps forward and shuts off and there is a loud crashing sound. . This has happened 3 times since 12/96. Vehicle will be taken to shop today.

Vehicle has multiple problems, including hesitation, delayed "pick up" upon entering highway, and "clunking" noise while turning.

Brakes failure to stop, car slips in gear when pressing on brakes, horn sometimes doesn't work then it starts to work , headlights go dim when brakes are pressed ,noise in rear area.