While making a right turn a loud knocking noise was heard from steering wheel column. Then, vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted vehicle, and pulled over. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for repairs.
1992 Chevrolet Cavalier: engine stalls while driving
5 of the 134 complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Transmission lock-up torque converter will not release when vehicle warm. Vehicle starts, but will abruptly stall when placed in gear. When vehicle cools, transmission operational until vehicle warms back up. This is the 5th gm vehicle that I have owned that exhibits this problem. It usually occurs at or near 100,000 miles. This could potentially become a safety hazard if vehicle stalls in middle of intersection as there is no way to move the vehicle. I have had 1 vehicle stall on the interstate when I had to stop for traffic. After 5 vehicles it seems to be a common problem and not just related to 1 vehicle. Acquaintances with different manufacturer vehicles have reported no similar problems. Dt
Intake manifold is defective and vehicle will stall at any speed. Vehicle will start back up once it shuts off. Contacted dealer and dealer was not willing to do anything, consumer had another dealership install new intake manifold gasket. *ak
Engine stalls out about every 8 months because the belt tightner needs to be replaced. Belt tightner has been replaced 3 times.
Engine misses, surges, or stalls intermittently due to catalytic converter.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier?
5 of 134 owner complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier (4%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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