1997 Chevrolet Cavalier: engine stalls while driving

Filed Feb 3, 2015 · Steering · 180,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on the first attempt. The contact also stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired. The contact was not aware of all the details involving the repair and the cause of the failure was not disclosed to the contact. The contact was notified of the federal safety agency campaign number: 02v286000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Jul 24, 2012 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that she depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle stalled. The contact was not able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic for inspection where they stated that the vehicle had activated the anti theft mode. The cause of the failure was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Sep 13, 2004 · Fuel system · IN

While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Vehicle was placed on the diagnostic machine. Mechanic determined that the machine codes showed that the fuel injections needed to be replaced. But the next day vehicle stalled again, and consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. However, mechanic was not able to duplicate the problem.

Filed Sep 2, 2004 · Airbags, Engine · 189,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was involved in a collision. While driving vehicle stalled, resulting in a rear end collision. Upon impact, air bag failed to deploy on driver's side. Driver sustained injuries.

Filed Oct 15, 2003 · Engine · 65,000 miles · MA

My 97 chevy cavalier has blown through 3 head gaskets, 3 water pumps, 3 heater cores and 3 thermostats within the 3 years I've owned the car due to coolant leakage out of a place that no mechanic can seem to figure out. Also, the engine stalls when the car is in idle at random times. I've been stuck late at night on the highway and in the cold with my infant daughter several times and no one seems to be able to fix this problem.

Filed Mar 25, 2003 · Acceleration, Body · NM

The engine overheated, and stalled. The spark plugs melted. The technician found the head warped, causing excessive internal exhaust heat. The dealer replaced the relay switch, removed the head and resurfaced. The electric fans don't turn on. The technician found the fan relay, ect sensor, and fusible link shorted(removed replaced). The vehicle had surged and died out. The sensor connector clip broken and was replaced. The console under the radio had cracked. The vehicle wouldn't start, due to multiple dtc plugs fouled. The vacuum line had broken, and the connectors were re-pinned. The vehicle wouldn't start until the engine cooled down. The alternator was not charging and there was poor battery contact to the terminal. The alternator was replaced. Between the speeds of 25-30 MPH, the vehicle felt like it was going to rev up. The transmission did not shift into gear. The transmission was replaced and the cooler lines were flushed. There was noise coming from the engine and or the defective timing chain. The tensioner was replaced/resealed, the timing chain was greased, and the serpentine belt was replaced. Scc

Filed Feb 4, 2003 · Engine · 162,800 miles · GA

When first started strong gas fumes in car; then hesitation/stalling while driving, has gone dead two times; rough idling.

Filed Jan 17, 2003 · Engine · 50,000 miles · NJ

Intermittently if vehicle starts , it will stall. The dealership indicated that this was caused by high oil pressure in the engine. Ph

Filed Jan 16, 2003 · Engine, Lights · 23,000 miles · NJ

Consumer states that when vehicle is cold it takes several attempts to start. When vehicle does finally start it will continuously stall. If started successfully vehicle has an excessively rough idle. Ph the vehicle did not start in cold weather, the lights on the dash board didn't light. The vehicle was diagnosed as cold start followed by a hard restarting and high oil pressure related to the oil pressure pump in the engine. Tsb#7761-09b. Scc

Filed Oct 30, 2002 · Engine · OH

The consumer has experienced a number of stalling with this vehicle, almost causing accidents in a few cases. The consumer has contacted the manufacturer, and there has been an attempt to repair, but the problem still occurs. The consumer is concerned that this problem could cause a serious accident which could lead to death /serious injury, and would like to have the vehicle replaced for one she can trust. *scc

Filed Sep 19, 2002 · Engine · ME

While driving engine check light came on , vehcile started to shake and stalled out. Engine had blown.

Filed Sep 1, 2002 · Electrical · PA

My car was parked all day at work. After work I drove down two blocks to a store where I needed to run in to pick something up. I returned to my car 10 mins later and my car would not start. Dash lights were functional, but car would not turn over. Initially it sounded like it was trying to turn over but did not have enough power to do so. After attempting to start several times, it no longer made any sound when I turned the key. Tried to jumpstart car, but car would not take it. Checked all fuses, seemed to be fine. Does not appear to be the battery, as all lights and car alarm work. This problem came without any warning signs, with the occasion of a few times in the past where the car stalled out. No warning signs/problems prior to this current problem. Taking car in for a diagnostic test 09/01/02.