1994 Chevrolet Cavalier transmission problems

16 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 16
of this car's complaints: 8%
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Automatic transmission
7
Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
3
Automatic transmission: torque converter
2
Manual transmission
1
Driveline: driveshaft
1
Clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
1
Axle assembly: axle shaft: seal
1
Axle assembly
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Chevrolet Cavalier transmission problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 6, 2010 · Transmission · 154,200 miles · VA

The plastic bushing that holds the shift lever to the cable fell apart while driving and your not able to shift the car.

Filed May 24, 2005 · Brakes, Transmission · AR

I have to buy new tires every 2 week and for some reason no one can tell me whats wrong with my car

Filed May 19, 2004 · Transmission · MA

When driving 20 MPH left front tire collapsed. This caused consumer to stop in the middle of the road. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership for inspection and mechanic determined that the driveshaft failed.

Filed Aug 25, 2003 · Transmission · MA

Consumer's vehicle had the same problem as mentioned in recall 94v115000 concening axles. Dealer would not repair vehicle because VIN was not included.

Filed Jul 6, 2001 · Transmission · OH

Linkage at clutch pedal came loose, causing clutch to be inoperable. Consumer could not change gears. Consumer states if this happens while driving brakes won't be able to stop vehicle. This is unsafe. *ak

Filed Mar 27, 2000 · Engine, Transmission · OH

The head gasket cylinder is leaking. Yh

Filed Mar 9, 2000 · Transmission · NJ

While driving at about 35 MPH and slowing down, torque converter locks up and vehicle stalls. *ak

Filed Apr 21, 1999 · Engine, Transmission · MO

Head gasket recalled, after repair it failed 2 more times.

Filed Oct 9, 1996 · Body, Transmission · MI

Failure on the rear fender, the right rear tire is rubbing against the fender. When you turn the ignition on the vehicle can shift from park to reverse without your foot on the brake.

Filed Apr 18, 1996 · Transmission · CA

The transmission shift out off gear while driving.please describe.

Questions about the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier transmission

Does the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the transmission of the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier transmission problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1994 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).