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.
1995 Chevrolet Cavalier engine complaints
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I have replaced 5 head gaskets now on my chevrolet cavalier. Company obviously did not fix the problem. They extended the warranty by only up to 92,000 miles. Due to the past history I know that I will need to replace the head gasket in the future.
I have seen 3 95 and 96 cavaliers with this problem, the other 2 are only at 50,000 miles. Classic chevrolet looked at it and said it was bad and then a month later said there wasn't a problem. I need antifreeze once a month.
Had noticed fluid on ground. Lifted hood and green fluid was leaking out & down engine. Took vehicle to dealer. Mechanic indicated head gaskets were blown. Repaired head gaskets and engine.
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Had head gasket replaced from extended warranty issued only to have the same problem again 1 year later after warranty had expired.
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On 10/2/00 I had my 95 chevy cavalier towed to 2 dealers, bryner chevrolet (they would not accept the warranty) and then to the dealer I purchased the vehicle, ne auto outlet because the car would not start. On 09/25/00 my car began to start with a hesitation. Each day thereafter it got worse. On 09/25/00 I replaced the battery thinking that the battery may have been the problem. That did not help. By thursday the problem worsened so I called bryner chevrolet and made an appointment. I could not get an appointment until 10/3/00. On 9/30/00 the car would no longer start at all. On 10/2/00 I had the car towed to bryner and then to ne auto outlet as I stated before. I was told that ne auto outlet could not look at the car until 10/3/00. I received a call at 11:30am from joe didonato at ne that I needed an ignition switch and an alternator. I was told that the bad components were draining the battery. I was also told that I needed a new serpentine belt. I had the serpentine belt replaced twice before at bryner chevrolet on 5sep97 and 6feb98. It seems to be highly unusual that I would need to replace the belt almost every year on a 1995 vehicle with only 27961 miles on it. I don't even drive 5,000 miles a year. I feel the same about having to replace the ignition switch and the alternator/generator. I have had 3 recalls since I purchased the vehicle. Hazard lamp, leaking cylinder (head gasket was replaced), and PCM assy. The problem with the belt has been ongoing with noise in the pulley area of the belt. The noise began again a few days after the recalls on the head gasket and PCM assy.
In feb 2000 the front axle of my car broke while it was bing backed out of a parking space. Prior to that it had made a large clunking noise on a few occasions. After I took it to the dealer and had several very expensive repairs made it continued to make the clunking noise, and the front end was shaking . I brought the car back to be looked at and was tol it was the timing belt, and that the wheels and bearings needed to be replaced. We replaced the wheels and bearings recommended, but not the timing belt as we did not agree that it would cause such a loud clink and shaking of the car. After replacing the wheel and bearing the car continued to shake and pull on the front end a nd clunk. We finally brought it to a new mechanic who found that the engine mounts were severly worn, and they felt that the engine moving around in the engine compartment was causing the clunking sound. They also felt the broken mounts allowed the engine to strike the axle leading to it breaking in feb. The mounts were replaced. The new mechanic said that they had replaced this part on quite a few 95 cavaliers. This was potentially life threatening.
This 95 cavalier was taken in to the dealer for recall #99088 concerning the PCM. They performed a vehicle inspection at that time and noted under "major service" that it has a "bad head gasket leak." we have kept it under control using aftermarket stop-leak type products, but it is only a temporary fix. If this is such a common failure, does a recall exist to cover the replacement? I have read about this being a common defect in this vehicle.
Vehicle experienced head gasket failure and coolant leakage due to a known defect in the head gasket as stated in tsb #98054 and 97054a.
Engine head gaskets have blown out, causing coolant to leak onto the engine. Dealer has replaced the gaskets prior to this incident.
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?
I'm reporting this problem because I contacted the manufactor for a problem with the engine and transmission. Campaign # 99-0-88.
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.
When motor heats up it causes plastic to shrink and gas shoots out over top of motor. This is a safety issue.
When engine heats up it causes plastic to shrink, and gas shoots out over the top of motor. This is a fire hazard.
Feb 2000,slowing down at toll booth,car stalls.restarted only after numerous attempts. After that every time slowing down for lights,turns,etc. The car stalls.called dealer,first told it wouldn't do that. Next day received recall notice in the mail for computer malfunction and not being properly shielded. Was told computer was replaced,it was a remanufactured unit. After it was replaced,stopping at light and car stalled again,but was restarted somewhat quickly. Has happened repeatly since then.
Low engine coolant light comes on. Coolant is added only to have the light come on again about a week or two later. Had a mechanic look at it and was told it was a head gasket problem. I see there are service bulletins out on this. What are the chances of getting it repaired at no cost to me? How should I proceed.
At any speed vehicle starts buckingand hesitating. When the brakes are applied the vehicle stalls out and dies. The dealer has inspected the vehicle and is repairing the vehicle . The manufacturer has been notified.
Consumers hear the knocking, squealing sound in engine area.
I was advised by another cavalier owner that a recall letter was sent out advising owners to take their cavaliers back to the dealers to address head gasket defectiveness.
Transmission failed due to defect 50% paid by manufacturer **** driver's side view mirror shakes rendering it useless while vehicle in motion ****** head gasket leaked coolant slowly over time/dealer replaced under service bulletin. Unsure of other damage leak caused to cooling system (I.e. Water pump) ******* driver's side window was misaligned and leaked water / dealer stopped water leak, but still misaligned today -car had history of same repair twice by previous owner, said dealer ******** unexplained rattling metallic sound during cold starts from front engine compartment/dealer stated no apparent problem,continues today
A/c compressor failed.
Please help with information if possible, the information I gave to you is all true to the date and number as best I can, took delivery in june 1995, factory ordered, and now the dealer says I need a new engine!!!!!!!!!!! Hope I have helped some one with the same problem, and if you can help me I thank you in advance.
While driving at 35 MPH engine head gasket blew out, causing fluid to leak out of the vehicle and leak onto the engine.
Vehicle is leaking anti-freeze.
When driving consumer can hear a loud knocking and grinding noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Also, heater core has been replaced four times. In addition, whenever putting anti-freeze into the vehicle the anti-freeze will leak out. In addition,transmission has been replaced.
Heater core broke, causing anti freeze to leak out. Replaced 3 heater cores and a head gasket. Manufacturer willing to pay for the head gasket, but states that it is normal wear and tear.
Struts failed.
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