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1997 Chevrolet Cavalier engine complaints
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When driving at any speed there is a knocking noise coming from the motor. Also, when vehicle is in park there is a knocking noise, and when applying the brakes, the pedal is soft and hard. The dealer replaced the sensor within the brake.
When driving at any speed vehicle stalls and cuts off without prior warning. Fuel pump had been replaced twice, and parts within the transmission have also been replaced. But vehicle continues to stall.
The engine stalls at odd times making the vehicle, which has power assisted brakes and steering, difficult to control. The dash rattles constantly. The dash was replaced in an attempt to fix the stalling problem but it also rattles constantly. My wife and I have contacted the manufacturer and they displayed blatant disregard for our problem by saying that they were going to abide by their 3 year/ 36000 mile warranty( which is exactly what they are not doing, since the vehicle is still not repaired). This vehicle is dangerous!
Engine dies unexpectedly on several occasions, unable to determine failure. Mjs
When driving at any speed tranmission failed and vehicle stalled. Also, when applying the brakes, they went straight to the floorboard and squeaked. Brake rotors and motor mounts were replaced. Also, fuel pump is going out .
While driving down the road and coming to a stop light, and when coasting while making a turn with air conditioning off, vehicle shut off. Consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer.
Car lost power and shut off when A/C changed to vent recranked easily.
When serpintine belt gets wet when driving through puddle, vehicle stalls for a moment and experiences loss of control. Nlm
Vehicle will not start unless driver door is open. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Vehicle continually hesitating/stalling, replacement of faulty fuel pump and pressure regulator did not rectify engine stalling. Mjs
On may 29 1998 my cars ets/ engine check light came on, and I took it to a chevrolet dealer to find out what the problem was. They told me that it was the number 2 engine cylinder misfiring, and they tried to fix the problem. Within the next few days I was back for the same problem. This time the called the technical assistant for help, and they did this another time as they did not fix the problem. I then move to ft. Polk la. As I am in the military. On 1 jan 9, the same problem started up again. This time they did the same thing the other shop did. I have had my car in the shop for a total of 4 times that they have worked on it, replacing the cylinder cap/fuel injector and coil housing. And they talked to the technical assistantce personnel at chevrolet. The last time I had my car in the shop was 29jan 99, and they hooked a computer up to it. Drove it for a week to try to creat the problem so they could take a picture of the system. But the lights never came on. So they gave me back my car with the problem still not fixed, and the chevrolet corp. Won't do any thing about the problem, but continue to work on it under the warranty. I have been told that they can't fix the problem, and the technical assistants are out of suggestions. I have filed a complaint with the chevrolet corp, and feel that nothing will be done about my problem. I feel that they have had several attempts to fix the problem and can't , and they won't replace the car.
Sway bar bushing out of order. Yh
Battery dead. Yh
There is a constant, loud ticking sound that can be heard in the engine compartment. It sounds like bad lifters. As time goes on, it is getting worse.
While driving in traffic the vehicle stall and the engine completely shuts down. Dealer replaced the ignition coil module which has not corrected the problem. Latest repair attempt was for a short in the PCM ignition circuit, which appears to have solved the problem. *ak
While driving the vehicle bucks at one point as if it lacks gas and it also stalls. Dealer has been contacted. *ak consumer recieved recall to replaced PCM. Pcm replaced 4 times however problem still exist. Consumer received recall to replace the ignition switch.
Spark splug failed causing engine problems.
Engine failure after numerous service problems. Ie: failure of fuel pump, failure of coil and housing as a result of oil residue and cracks around the crank sensor, failure of iac motor, total ignition failure on four occasions. Complete engine failure directly related to problems outlined in gm service bulletin. Automobile had not reached recommended mileage for first scheduled tune-up as per manufacture recommendations. Contact of gmac customer service resulted in no assistance in the engine replacement.
When driving the vehicle cuts off without prior warning. Vehicle has been in the dealer's shop five times for repair problems, and they can't determine the problem.
Front brake pads/rotor wore out, causing vibration when brakes are applied. Also dealer replaced engine mounts/ignition switch. Brake line was found rubbing against axle shaft and was fixed. In addition, front end shakes/vibrates.
Oil pump failed.
Vehicle completely cuts off in the rain while driving at any speed. Dealer was contacted, and states it is a faulty design of the vehicle.
Dashboard cracks and makes popping noise.
Engine cylinder failed, causing oil to leak. Also, power steering fluid leak.
Engine constantly makes noise/rattles.
Temp. Gauge malfunctions continually.
When accelerating from a braked position, there is a vibration noise that comes from the rear exhaust, axle or strut area.
The engines stalls. Additionally, the brakes fail and pedal goes to the floor.
The engine cuts off while driving and the steering goes out with it. Dealer can't find the problem.
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