Pcm was part of a recall. Had replaced but car still attempts to stall out while driving. Took back to dealer to have checked out but they still cannot find anything wrong. But something is wrong and it all started when the PCM was replaced.
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier transmission complaints
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While making a right turn heard a loud pop sound. Thereafter vehicle lost steering control, vehicle taken to an independent shop for repairs. Informed consumer that the bottom bearing fell out. *ak the reason for bearing falling out was due to sloppy assembly by the manufacturer. That is the bearing was not pressed into place.
1). Wheel bearings wearing out then tires and when driving on wet pavement cant go more than 40 MPH or car will spin around in road . Back left brake light always not working. Engine with only 12,000.00 miles knock bad untill warmed up and some times dont stop when warm.ignition switch will lock up and cant get car to crank must wiggle and giggle to get it to work.horn has not worked since bought car.transmission clatters when trying to give to much gas
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.
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 .
Button on shift indicator is very easy to depress, causing transmission to shift from drive into neutral accidently. Other time , gear shifted from drive all the way to reverse. The dealer is not aware of this problem.
At random times when attempting to shift into reverse gear, you must first shift transmission through 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears, this can take up to 15 seconds, which can be very dangerous in an emergency situation.
When driving and trying to shift into another gear, consumer has to put his foot on the brake/clutch and gas pedal in order for the vehicle to shift properly into another gear. Vehicle has been in repair shop seven times, and dealer can't determine the problem.
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.
Vehicle has multiple problems, including hesitation, delayed "pick up" upon entering highway, and "clunking" noise while turning.
Transmission failed.
Speedometer cable failed.
Intermittently when vehicle is still in the drive position with foot on brake, the vehicle leaps forward and shuts off and there is a loud crashing sound.. This has happened 3 times since 12/96. Vehicle will be taken to shop today.
When starting vehicle, transmission would rev up, put foot on brakes, shifted into gear, vehicle would not go anywhere. Dealership has vehicle.
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