Check engine light came on, and consumer noticed that the engine temperature was going up. Consumer stopped car, and called a tow company. Consumer towed car to a chevrolet dealer. Dealer said they had to replace engine head gasket and water pump because one engine head cylinder bolt broke.
1994 Chevrolet Cavalier: engine failure
5 of the 212 complaints about the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier describe engine failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine failure by model year
What owners say
Engine gasket problems: the whole engine was replaced at 12, 000 miles. Engine head gasket blew out at 30,000 miles and again at 57,000 miles. Please provide any further information.
A blown engine head gasket.seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter. Dealer/manufacturer notifed, and informed consumer that nothing could be done unless consumer picks up full cost for repairs.
Engine has a rough idle. The dealer has replaced the engine mounts eight times prior to this incident.
Head gasket blew, causing engine failure.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Some V6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered...
- Vehicles may exhibit a clattering noise at idle speed originating from the timing chain and front cover area
- Information concerning engine knock/rattle or tap noise before engine has reached operating temperature or...
- Knock, rattle or tap noise from the engine before the engine has reached operating temperature or under...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier engine failure
Is engine failure a common problem on the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier?
5 of 212 owner complaints about the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier (2%) mention engine failure. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier?
There are 0 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier
ABS 32Brake failure 8Seat belt 7Wipers 7Door locks 6Overheating 6
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