Engine head gaskets have blown twice. Chevrolet has extended warranty on 1995-1998 cavaliers and 1994 in canda only. *ak the consumer had requested the manufacturer to reimburse him for the cost of repair.
1994 Chevrolet Cavalier engine complaints
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3 teeth of flywheel broke off, causing damage to housing of starter.please provide further information.
Head gasket failed causing a coolant leak. Nlm
Will contact dealer service and manufacturer for assistance. No safety defect listed for above vehicle.
While changing the oil I noticed a rust line down the engine block where the transmission housing and engine block meet. There is a distinct leak at that section of the head/block where they meet.
Timing belt broke, resulting in 1200.00 repairs.
While driving battery died. Took vehicle to mechanic and they said flywheel broke.
The cylinder head gaskets failed twice. Yh
Engine mounts have prematurely broken, causing engine to rise while driving. Please give any further details.
The head gasket cylinder is leaking. Yh
Coolant leaks constantly.*ak.
Replaced driver-side bearing-hub assembly once and pass.- side 3 times in 2 1/2 years. Engine overheats very easily and stalls while going down the road causing loss of steering/braking, etc. Abs brakes are not engaging 3/4 of the time. Rear pass.-side lock will not engage automatically.
Head gasket failed and replaced 3 times.
Vehicle was experiencing overheating due to loss of coolant leakage. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not under manufacturer's recall due to VIN.
I am aware that the '92 & '93 models are covered for the same engine, same problem. Shouldn't the '94 models be covered since they have the same problem?
While vehicle was having an oil change, etc. At a repair shop, consumer was informed of a leakages from head gasket. Dealer / manufacturer notified.
While driving approximately 55mph, timing chain broke in rush hour traffic. There wasn't any warning. This caused the vehicle to slow down & become inoperative. Vehicle was towed to mechanic. Was informed by mechanic the plastic part that rotates the timing chain was defective. The timing chain needs to be replaced.
Gm will not extend warranty even though they do so with 92/93 with same problem.
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.
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.
Replace head gasket 10/96, water pump and hoses 07/99 and still looses coolant
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.
Screws were missing from the molding running from the dashboard to the headliner on the passenger side. Nlm
Abs fails every time activated, system cycles slowly, with uncontrollable lock and release of wheels. This has occured on a few occasions. 1 occasion resulted in an accident. Engine/vehicle vibrates heavily when idling in gear. Has done so since purchase, but has gotten progressively worse. Horn pad has disloged and fallen between steering wheel spokes on several occasions, nearly resulting in accidents. Driver's side seat latch does not retain seatback from travelling forward. It has always been this way. Safety issue. Air conditioner failed after about 9 months, with no prior use. After repair, it failed again within 3 months.
Risk pins located in the engine are causing a loud noise and a hesitation in the engine.half of the engine assembly was replaced on 10-14-96, but defect has reoccurred.
Head gasket recalled, after repair it failed 2 more times.
In 1995 gm made special policy for 1995 cavalier's, for headgaskets leaking. I own a 94 cavalier. My cavalier has the same engine as the 95 cavalier. I contacted gm and they refused to say that there are any problems with headgaskets leaking. I then called 22 different chevy dealers across the USA. Two dealers said that they seen very little problems with headgaskets leaking. The other dealers said that there were major problems with headgaskets leaking. The invoice from my repair said that a new style gasket was installed. It seems that gm knows there is a problem with the gaskets. I am sure that if records from other dealers were asked for, that it would show more problems with the gaskets failling. This is to all cavalier's from the first year to present. Thank you.
Original head gasket replaced under warranty at approx 29,000 miles, replacement head gasket replaced again at approx 51,000 miles, dealer would not cover full cost of repair due to expired warranty. Offered 1/2 price on job. I accepted due to fact I had nothing else to drive and would have to pay full price elsewhere. Feel dealer should have covered entire cost. They told me problem was not uncommon in these "types of cars".
When consumer gets inside the vehicle and tries to start engine, it's impossible because battery is dead. Consumer said had happened a few times. Parked vehicle any place, and still same problem with the engine that won't crank. Dealer was contacted.
Engine has a rough idle. The dealer has replaced the engine mounts eight times prior to this incident.
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