Driving vehicle and it was hard to shift gear. The clutch went out for no apparent reason. Also replaced transmission.
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier transmission complaints
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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.
Transmission cooler hose/seals failed.
Engine stalled due to failed throttle sensor.
Was driving and car lost power and smoke come out of car. Took to dealer, he said that clutch fluid was overfilled not kept right clutch, has damage and needs to be replaced.
Tape deck will not accept tapes, replaced, replacement cracks/pops.
Failure of the driver's and passenger's side seats, the driver's and passenger's side seats did not lock, the consumer was involved in a rear end collision and the passenger's side seat moved forward. Also, clutch pedal clicks when depressed/front end misaligned, causing vehicle to pull to the left/dome light inoperative at times when opening left door.
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.
Transmission failure.
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.
Parked vehicle on slight incline, removed key, then vehicle rolled 10 feet, no emergency brake needed to be applied according to owner's manual.
Transmission failed.
The car is having major transmisson problems. Please describe. Tt
Automatic transmission malfunction, when engaging transmission into drive it takes several seconds to engage. Tt when outside air temperature is cold, and consumer backs car out of driveway and put into neutral then drive vehicle does not go into gear for 3-10 seconds, it just sits there or coasts, the engine revs up as yoy step on the gas, then the vehicle jumps into gear, when stopped at a stop sign and then step on the gas vehicle was in drive but it did not go anywhere, the engine reved up and then jumped into gear consumer has been told by dealer that all these vehicle types are like that and it can not be crrected.
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