After vehicle has run for approximately 20-40 minutes, it begins to accelerate then the engine fails.
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier engine complaints
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Intermittent clicking engine noise due to defective pistons that were manufactured in some vehicle swith 2.2l engines.
Emmission control system failed.
Engine failed while in motion and would not restart.
Abs brake lights comes on.
Consumer was driving vehicle approx. 20 MPH when turning a coner the engine fell apart, (literally exploded).
When the car is driven through a puddle the serpentine belt gets wet, the vehicle cannot be steered, and the driver cannot control the vehicle.
The consumer took the car to the dealership about 4 times for the same problem which is an oil leak around the gasket. Dealership replaced oil pan and gasket. Still has the problem. The oil leak is causing damage to the car engine due to improper service.
Vehicle stalls without warning while driving, in for repairs, no problem found.
Clicking noise from engine.
Engine failed.
Engine stalled due to failed throttle sensor.
Tape deck will not accept tapes, replaced, replacement cracks/pops.
Muffler failed
Purchased car in march 96, the strut was replaced about four times . *ak consumer also experienced a tire blow out, dealer advisded her there was nothing they could do, because tire blow out was due to some type of object that punctured tire, also air condition went out twice, starter was replaced, torque convertor replaced, and a recall on piston pin, consumer feels that manufacturer should take some type of responsbiilty since this a brand new vehicle.
While driving, the transmission shifted out of gear, causing vehicle to stall. *ak consumer was told that the clutch casing of the car was not welded, vehicle constantly makes a noise, engine stalled at 3000-3500 rpms.
Oxygen sensor failed. (second vehicle on 601605)
Transmission failed.
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