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1997 Chevrolet Cavalier: hesitation when accelerating

5 of the 540 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier describe hesitation when accelerating.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
1%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 10 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Hesitation when accelerating by model year

  • 2004
    1
  • 2003
    3
  • 2002
    1
  • 2001
    4
  • 2000
    3
  • 1999
    3
  • 1998
    1
  • 1997
    5
  • 1996
    1
  • 1995
    4
  • 1994
    2
  • 1992
    1

What owners say

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 23, 2000 · Electrical, Engine · MI

Horn: has never worked from the time the car was received. Have had the dealer fix it 3 times but it still doesn't work. Heater fan: failed during the winter of 1997. Past warranty period?? Have not gotten it fixed yet. Engine problem: stalls intermittently while driving after the car has warmed up, especially when coming to a stop. Will hesitate and jerk while driving it. Have replaced: spark plug wires, plugs, fuel filter, fuel pump and have had the catalytic converter checked. Problem is not resolved. Unable to drive it more than 2 miles. Ignition: key would not turn in ignition/ replaced by dealer x 3.

Filed May 4, 1999 · Engine, Fuel system · CO

Vehicle continually hesitating/stalling, replacement of faulty fuel pump and pressure regulator did not rectify engine stalling. Mjs

Filed May 3, 1998 · Transmission · UN

Vehicle has multiple problems, including hesitation, delayed "pick up" upon entering highway, and "clunking" noise while turning.

Filed Jun 3, 1997 · Engine · MO

Intermittent stalling/hesitation.

Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier hesitation

Is hesitation when accelerating a common problem on the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier?

5 of 540 owner complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (1%) mention hesitation when accelerating. The model year with the most reports is 1997.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier?

There are 0 recalls and 10 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

Stalling 40Wipers 20ABS 19Fire or smoke 18Won't start 18No deployment 17Grinding brakes 13Power steering loss 13Overheating 12Knocking 10Fuel pump 10Steering lock-up 10Headlights 9Engine failure 8Check engine light 7Fuel smell 6Jerking 6Loss of power 6Misfire 6Pulling 6Seat belt 5Sudden acceleration 5

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