Vehicle would hesitate and then jump as if stalling out when accelerator pedal was pressed. Vehicle takes time before engaging to move. Took to mechanic, and informed fuel injection system was leaking. Mechanic indicated service bulletin on vehicle, but manufacturer denied claim of service bulletin.
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier fuel system complaints
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Engine light has come on/ off. Consumer replaced gas cap. Took vehicle to a private mechanic that diagnosed vehicle with computer. Mechanic reset computer to remove engine light, however, engine light came back on 2 days afterwards. *ak the dealer pointed out that there had been a recall on problem of the engine light coming on, but the manufacturer had not notified the consumer.
Horn hasn't been working since vehicle was purchased. Fuse was replaced, but didn't remedy the problem. Dealer clamed that in different weather &temperatures it will not work. Vehicle stalled on 2 different occasions. Dealer said it was the battery & alternator the 1st time. 2nd time dealer indicated fuel pump went out.consumer had to cover the cost & felt that they should been able to detect this when they did the diagnostic reading a month ago.
Car had a "hard start" when cold. Concerned because someone could get stranded, assuming that 1/4 full tank of gas was enough to start car - especially those transporting children, like I do. After fuel pump was replaced (by dealer), it started better than when first purchased. Had been a problem from day one. Note: why does the fuel pump seems to be a problem with chevrolets. My father has a 1995 chevrolet truck, tahoe that also needed the fuel pump replaced. Thought it might be worth investigating.
Fuel pump went out/oil pressure valve blew up and oil is all over/computer system shut down, and rack and pinion steering went out. Dealer contacted and is aware of the problem. Problems not yet remedied. Provide further information.
In wet conditions the regulator belt will get wet, resulting in a loss of steering control and brake loss. The dealer has been notified.
The fuel tank gauge does not give a proper reading. When it is on 1/4 full, gauge indicates that the tank is empty. More than seven incidents happened. The dealer attemped to fix, and now there is no warranty. Also, the dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Trunk release latch broke three times.
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