1995 Chevrolet Cavalier: engine overheating

9 of the 270 complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier describe engine overheating.

owner complaints: 9
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

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

Engine overheating by model year

2005
16
2004
10
2003
2
2002
3
2001
4
2000
7
1999
4
1998
2
1997
12
1996
12
1995
9
1994
6
1993
2
1992
2
1991
1

What owners say

Filed May 7, 2004 · Engine · 82,500 miles · OH

In january 2004 the check coolant guage would light intermittently, then on a daily basis, and vehicle was taken to mechanic for inspection. Mechanic had found that there was coolant leakage from the radiator and had advised that the cylinder head gasket be replaced.

Filed Jun 24, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · 85,000 miles · NJ

Since the end of august 2002, my car has been falling apart. It all started when my air conditioner stopped working. I had freon put back into it, but after a few days, the freon was gone. The mechanic put a dye into the system to see if there was a leak, but he couldn't see any problem. My car has always overheated in traffic. Oil is leaking from my head gaskets. Now, it is having trouble starting periodically. I was in camden when it wouldn't start. Now I'm afraid to drive it. When I start the car, a clicking noise comes from the starter. Oh yeah, I had the starter "fixed" a year ago because of the recall. There is a noise coming from my alternator. I don't know if it is the alternator or the starter that's keeping the car from starting. From what I've seen in my car and the complaints from others, this is not a reliable car.

Filed Feb 2, 2003 · Engine · 54,771 miles · PA

Service due to coolant leakage because of a faulty head gasket on my 1995 chevy cavalier was not covered by dealer despite service bulletin #98054 and #98054a and the fact that my vehicle had 54,771 miles at the time of the failure.

Filed Jan 28, 2002 · Fuel system, Steering · CA · fire

Power steering rack and pinion. While driving vehicle cut out like starved for gas, then died and wouldn't restart, replace tank electric fuel pump assembly. Ck p/steering for leaks, p/steering pump leaking fluid, r and rps pump and reseal completed, p/steering pump bushing getting worn. On another occassion replace pressure hose due to lost of power steering. Coolant light comes on and car overheates. Vehicle caught on fire due to leakage, oil and power steering pump fluid was leaking, totalled.

Filed May 22, 2001 · Engine · WI

Cylinder head gasket coolant leaks from cyl. Headgaset to engenblock

Filed Jan 30, 2001 · Engine · NY

Engine experiencing coolant leakage and over heating. Taken to an independent repair shop, and informed consumer of head gasket failure. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

Filed Jul 10, 2000 · Engine · KS

Vehicle experienced head gasket failure and coolant leakage due to a known defect in the head gasket as stated in tsb #98054 and 97054a.

Filed Apr 14, 2000 · Engine · OH

Engine coolant leaks because of a failure in the clinder head gasket they have no recall,only a letter#c98054 which says they will replace at no charge for 7yrs or 100,000miles. They refuse to replace mine because I have a rebuilt salvage title, the car is like new with the original engine. Antifreeze leaking on our environment is not good,why has there not been a recall?

Filed Apr 7, 2000 · Engine · NY

Vehicle was losing coolant while driving. Vehicle taken to dealer ,and consumer was informed of a blown head gasket. Vehicle not covered under a manufacturer's recall due to VIN.