While driving vehicle will stall intermittently, speed is approximately 35-70 MPH. No indication as to when the vehicle will cut off. Dealer and manufacturer cannot duplicate the problem.
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier engine complaints
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Water pump cracked, leaking fluid.
Daughter was driving and vehicle began to swerve because of another vehicle. Went into the center of medium, traveling approximately 60 MPH. Witnesses stated that vehicle spun around and caught on fire. When the vehicle stopped after hitting the medium, caught on fire. The hottest part was in the rear, above the left rear wheel. The vehicle was mostly burned. There was no body damage. Also, headlights were not broken in the front fender. Vehicle was still under warranty. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Engine intermittently fails.
The defective electrical instrument panel system malfunctioned, causing inaccurate reading of the odometer/fuel gauge, and then the engine stalled. Also there is a ticking noise from the engine. Dealer replaced piston rings and rods due to the manufacturer's incorrect size. Dealer cannot determine problem.
While driving, for no apparent reason, the vehicle stalled which almost caused an accident. Dealer cannot determine problem.
When making making a turn, the vehicle engine shuts down, causing the vehicle to stall. Please describe any details.
When driving vehicle intermittently stalls and cuts off. Owner has had vehicle into the dealer three times for the stalling.
Intermittent stalling/hesitation.
Engine fire.
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