Device for lights, highbeams, cruise control and blinkers works on and off then stops working completely for no reason. Even if you do not drive you car and night or use all those functions on a regular basis.
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier acceleration problems
14 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Accelerator pedal4
- Linkages2
- Cruise control2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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200k+
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- What is wrong
- The accelerator control cable could have been kinked during assembly causing high accelerator pedal effort, sticking accelerator control cable, or a broken accelerator control cable.
- Risk
- If the accelerator control cable sticks or breaks, unwanted acceleration and/or loss of throttle control can result increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the accelerator control cable assembly.
Recall number 95V201000 · Recall details
What 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving applied gas and vehicle will not accelerate. When accelerating vehicle is very slow in picking up speed. Dealer contacted.
Consumer states it took four years before anyone could determine what was causing vehicle to lose all power casuing consumer not to be able to stop, driving several feet with the ABS light on, the dealer finally discovered that the A/C and the compressor were programmed by the manufacturer to be on at all times, adversely affecting the compressor, brakes, and power, and the mechanic found a way to get the A/C and compressor to stay off, causing the problems to cease.jb
The head gasket blew while the vehicle was stopped, the check engine light was illuminated for 2 years. Nlm
Engine stalled intermittently while traveling at highway speed. Also, on ten occasions, accelerator pedal had operated by itself. Dealer notified, and unable to correct the problem. Please feel free to provide any further details.
Accelerator pedal sticks in an up position, forcing driver to apply more pressure to gas pedal, and causing vehicle to accelerate forward at high speed. Dealer says throttle assembly has to be replaced.
Light switch button/ring failed.
After being involved in an automobile accident, brakes stuck and the accelerator stuck to the floor- driver was unable to stop the automobile. He finally was able to stop automobile by shuting the ignition off. He also states at that time he could not shift gears so he could not disengage the automobile.
Sudden acceleration caused accident and injury.
Engine stalled due to failed throttle sensor.
Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier acceleration
Does the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the acceleration of the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier, 3% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier acceleration problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier acceleration?
Yes, 1 recall: 95V201000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Cavalier have the most acceleration problems?
The Chevrolet Cavalier model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2004 (27 complaints), 1997 (18 complaints) and 2005 (18 complaints).
Other 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier problems
Engine 118Electrical 100Airbags 73Brakes 60Transmission 54Steering 49Lights 29Suspension 27Visibility 27Seat belts 21Fuel system 18Body 13Seats 12Locks 7Tires 7Wheels 4Driver assistance 2
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