I have had a problem with my engine's cooling system ever since I got it. It consistently over- heats, leaks coolant and I believe there is something wrong with the fan. My car finally broke down from it and I am going to have to pay hundreds of more dollars toget the problem fixed. I have 2 friends that have the exact same car with the same problems. I am so sick of taking this car in for problems. Also, there have been problems with the fan belt and parallel pullies, which I was told by aaa.
1994 Chevrolet Cavalier engine problems
56 complaints (26% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 56
- of this car's complaints
- 26%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine35
- Cooling system11
- Engine: gasoline8
- Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
- Exhaust system1
- Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
- Cooling system: radiator assembly1
- Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet Cavalier engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier engine
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Head gasket leaking needed replaced in1998 at 43445, then started leaking in 2002 at 74847.
Lower radiator hose rubbed on motor mount and wore through the metal on the hose, causing loss of fluid and engine cooling failure. Hose was in good shape except for this. New hose is still rubbing. No apparent way to mount it differently. *ak second complaint. Air conditioning external runoff often runs into car under passenger mat instead of outside.
Consumer stated when applying the brakes, it felt like the vehicle was trying to stop on wet leaves, it was soon discovered that the brakes were installed wrong by the dealer on june 14, 2000, the dealer offered consumer a 50 percent split on the brake work, however consumer believes that the dealer should pay for the entire brake job since they installed the rear brakes on the front and vice versa.
Each time they admit that it is a problem and they give a "discount" I feel they need to pay I am still having problems with the vehicle leaking antifreeze. Please help I have talked to other cavalier owners they have the same problem help.
Head gasket failure causing leakage.
Loss of coolant and overheating on 2.2l engine. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warrany, and not covered under a recall. Please provide any further details on this matter.
Upon coming to a stop ABS brake light will illuminate, and then vehicle will completely shutdown, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Head gasket leaks coolant at the exhaust manifold side, the gasket has been replaced 3 times, gasket is leaking again. Cj
Engine pistons were 2k undersized, causing engine to knock. Dealer has replaced pistons.
Questions about the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier engine
Does the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier have engine problems?
Owners have filed 56 complaints about the engine of the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier, 26% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier engine problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Cavalier have bad engine?
The Chevrolet Cavalier model years with the most engine complaints are 1996 (118 complaints), 1997 (110 complaints) and 1995 (82 complaints).
Other 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier problems
Brakes 65Electrical 23Seat belts 22Transmission 16Visibility 16Body 13Seats 11Fuel system 8Steering 8Suspension 8Acceleration 7Lights 5Airbags 4Locks 3Tires 3
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