1996 Chevrolet Cavalier transmission problems

Filed Dec 6, 2011 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 17,035 miles · CA

I replaced the battery on my 1996 chevrolet cavalier 2.4l with manual transmission about 3 days ago. Today as I was driving to get gas the vehicle started to idle low as if it was not getting enough fuel to the engine. As I came to a stop it got worse and then I check the dash for any indication of malfunction only to see my airbag, check engine, ABS, check oil & battery lights flickering. Moments later as I shift into 3rd gear it dies rendering all safety and normal operation of the vehicle nearly impossible. I had to call a friend to jump me 3 more times before reaching my home which was less than a mile away!

Filed Aug 4, 2004 · Transmission · 140,000 miles · IL

While turning into a gas station and car began to make clunking, sputtering noises. It stalled then began to go again, then just stopped and sat their halfway in the oncoming lanes. The engine just revved in any gear. The car was pushed into the gas station to aviod a head-on collision and a chunk of the transmission casing fell off. The car would only move if in nuetral and pushed. The car is pending diagnosis and repair.

Filed Aug 3, 2004 · Transmission · 78,000 miles · VA · crash

While driving on a back road between 25-30 MPH vehicle started pulling to left. This resulted in the vehicle crashing into an embankment. Upon impact, the vehicle turned around and went backwards 15 yards. The vehicle was totaled. The driver had to climb out of the window to exist the vehicle. The police officer indicated that this occurred due to an equipment failure. The axle broke on the rear passenger wheel.

Filed Apr 21, 2004 · Transmission · GA

While approaching an intersection consumer applied the brake pedal and without warning vehicle stalled. Consumer was able to restart the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. However, mechanic was not able to duplicate or resolve the problem.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 142,000 miles · NY

July 2002 manual transaxle leak- replaced left and right seals; march 2003, left seal replaced; october 2003 right seal replaced. October 2003, low coolant light comes on when driving up hills in 2nd or 3rd gear and sometimes on flats- same gears. Dealer claims that there is an antifreeze leak and that the head gasket is blown, meanwhile I took it in for the leaking transaxle- I can't win.

Filed Jun 18, 2003 · Transmission · MA

While shifting the transmission, the clutch gave out on the third gear.

Filed Jan 10, 2003 · Transmission · 37,000 miles · IL

1996 chevrolet cavalier: check engine light and ets off light came on during highway driving, off again by the time we got to he dealer. Happened again during highway driving a week later. Dealer found that computer code indicated failure of a pump seal in the automatic transmission (4-spd overdrive transmission). Cost to repair will be at least $1,305. Other similar complaints found on the federal safety agency site show problems with pumps installed in transmissions prior to june, 1996. Car has only 37,000 miles.

Filed May 14, 2002 · Transmission · OK · fire

After parking vehicle transmission caught on fire. Dealer notified.

Filed Apr 22, 2002 · Transmission · NJ

While consumer was driving, the vehicle made a loud noise. Consumer pulled to the side to restart vehicle, but to no avail. Someone came to help gt it back on the road but the vehicle stopped again. Vehicle was towed and consumer was informed a major transmission job was needed. Consumer is requesting reimbursement of monies paid for services.

Filed Dec 28, 2001 · Transmission · IA

Transmission would not shift into reverse, intermittently, transmission fails to operate. *jg