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1993 Chevrolet Cavalier transmission problems

10 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints
10
of this car's complaints
7%
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Automatic transmission
    3
  • Automatic transmission: torque converter
    2
  • Axle assembly
    1
  • Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
    1
  • Automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k
25k-50k
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125k-150k
150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+

Chevrolet Cavalier transmission problems in other years

1990199520002005

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 28, 2002 · Transmission · NJ

When stopping with ABS from higher speeds, the vehicle bucks, misses, and stalls out, vehicle would immediately start up, but when put in drive it would stall out for about 5-10 minutes, consumer states the problem is with the torque converter sensor.

Filed Mar 1, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · TX

While driving vehicle experiences rough vibration/ speedometer doesn't work anymore, ABS light stays on. These things were working when test driven. Dealer is not assiting consumer with problem.*ak check engine light illuminated after driving 5-6 miles. Cruise control does not work. While slowing, steering wheel vibrates. When heater is on, engine has a strong odor.

Filed Feb 28, 2000 · Transmission · IL

Car will start back up and then die when put in reverse or drive.

Filed Feb 12, 2000 · Brakes, Transmission · TX

Please call for additional comments. My car has considerably low mileage, I have had a few occasions that required me to apply the brake quickly. The brakes seem to lock and causes the car to jump or lunge. I thought this was a normal process, since I am not all that mechanically inclined. Now my gear shifter button sticks and does not allow me to shift into drive. I am somewhat knowledgeable about the fact that the problem is being caused by a problem with the brake system. With only 33,000 miles on the car I should not be having a problem like this. I am handicapped and my car is a life saver for me. I have it serviced as often as recommended and keep up the appearance of it as well. In fact it still looks like new. I was looking at your recall data base and see that this problem is known and there was a recall in 1993 and wonder why I was never told or got notified. You can reach me almost anytime at home, my disability prevents me from working. Please help me to get this resolved? Thank you, cynthia graham.

Filed Jun 7, 1999 · Transmission · NY

Locked up torque converter in transmission willnot disengage, causing the engine to stall, resulting in potential safety hazard.

Filed Aug 31, 1998 · Transmission · OH

Odometer fraud.

Filed Oct 28, 1997 · Electrical, Transmission · NY

Alternator failed.

Filed Jan 30, 1996 · Suspension, Tires · ME

Unknown tire blew out.

Filed Dec 14, 1995 · Transmission · NY

Automatic transmission failure, transmission is missing the first gear, erratic operation of the transmission, vehicle will not accelerate more than 20 MPH. Tt

Filed Apr 1, 1995 · Brakes, Electrical · IN

Anti lock brakes malfunctions causing excessive wear to pads and rotors.

Questions about the 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier transmission

Does the 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the transmission of the 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier transmission problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier transmission?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Cavalier have bad transmission?

The Chevrolet Cavalier model years with the most transmission complaints are 1996 (54 complaints), 2001 (34 complaints) and 1997 (26 complaints).

Other 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier problems

Brakes 53Engine 41Electrical 26Seat belts 9Body 8Lights 8Seats 8Steering 7Acceleration 6Fuel system 5Suspension 5Visibility 5Tires 3Locks 2Wheels 2Airbags 1

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