Chevrolet CAVALIER engine problems
339 complaint narratives mention engine terms.
Key facts
3,769 owner complaints analyzed
40 distinct recall campaigns
64,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1982 to 2005 model years. Data snapshot: . 1,719 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Engine operation evidence
339 of 3,769 complaints match this topic (9.0%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 969014 · 1995-07-18 (July 18, 1995)
WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE FAILED/LOCKED UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL ON HIGHWAY. TT
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Owner report 975191 · 1995-11-20 (November 20, 1995)
TILT STEERING FAILURE, THERE IS A LOT OF PLAY IN THE TILT STEERING. TT CONSUMER STATES THE TILT STEERING IS CAUSING THE IGNITION SWITCH TO SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH CAUSES ENGINE TO STALL. *SLC
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Owner report 10148689 · 2006-06-01 (June 1, 2006)
1990 CAVALIER GEAR SHIFT MOVED TO NEUTRAL WHEN TOUCHED BY CONSUMERS LEG. *TS THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THE CONSUMER'S SON'S LEG TOUCHED THE GEAR SHIFT AND CAUSED IT TO GO INTO NEUTRAL. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT RESTART IMMEDIATELY. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER BUT THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 96,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10148689 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 962273 · 1995-03-21 (March 21, 1995)
TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL AFTER SURGING A FEW INCHES FORWARD. *AK
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Owner report 10034494 · 2003-08-25 (August 25, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING DOWN 25-35MPH VEHICLE STALLED OUT AND DIED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP FILTER. *AK
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