1995 Chevrolet Cavalier: check engine light

5 of the 270 complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 20 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2005
4
2004
11
2003
13
2002
5
2001
7
2000
14
1999
3
1998
6
1997
7
1996
17
1995
5
1994
1
1993
2
1990
1

What owners say

Filed Apr 17, 2006 · Engine · 149,000 miles · FL

Massive leaks of coolant due to faulty gasket check engine light remains constant running through a bottle of antifreeze a day b/c of said leak.

Filed Feb 7, 2005 · Engine · CT

Check engine light was turning on and off intermittently, informing the owner that vehicle needed coolant. Taken vehicle to dealer for repairs and results showed that the vehicle needed a new head gasket. Then, vehicle experienced the same problem twice within the last few months.

Filed Oct 30, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · TX

The ignition switch failed. The bypass switch was disconnected and the ignition replaced at consumers expense. The consumer is requesting refund for the repair cost of defective parts. The vehicle would not start at times only a clicking sound is heard. The starter was replaced, but the problem still exists. Also, the engine light stayed illuminated and it intermittently runs rough at idle. *j's

Filed Feb 2, 2001 · Lights · NH

I was traveling about 60 MPH on a highway when the panel lights came on and the car quit. I traveled about 10ft when the car came to a halt and would not go any more. After about 15 minutes, I tried turned the key and the car started. I traveled about 15 miles with the car almost stalling 2 to 3 times along the way. It started fine for the next 4 days and almost stalled another 5 times. During this time the engine light would flicker. After 5 days the car wouldn't start, at all. It had to be towed and fixed. This is related to the modulator and crank sensor. In regards to the serpentine tensioners and belt, the first belt was replaced after it was squeking. While driving, at about 40 MPH, I forget which light came on, but I had to pull into a midas station and they diagnosed that the tensioners had to be replaced. This previous belt was also squeeking before the tensioner was replaced.

Filed Mar 27, 1999 · GU

The check engine light has been coming on and off. You can drive the car and it will not come on for 2 weeks and then it comes on 10 minutes after you start the car. Then it will do this for 4-5 weeks, and then nothing will happen. It has been in the shop and when it comes out the car is fine and the check engine light does not come on, and then about 1 month later it starts all over again. I am not sure if it is a short or if it is something else. It also has a tendency to come on after the car hits a bump too hard.