My car stalls when at idle. I have only had the car for 6 months and I have taken it back to the dealership 5 times. Now it is cutting off on me. Everytime I take it back they clean the spark plugs and reset the computer, but that doesn't do any good, it actually makes it worst. I think this caar is a waste of money.
1998 Chevrolet Cavalier engine complaints
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This car has been taken to the dealer and the dealer recognizes the problem but consistantly refuses to take any rsponsibilities for the junk that they sold me. This car has been to the body shop for repairs on the manufacturer ground effects package the transmission that doesn't work properly the brake system the I have had to have rotors turned and within four months have brand new rotors but on. The sunroof doesn't open properly, the trunk lid hits the bumper when you close it,the engine makes a weird rattle noise when you go over a bump,the doors do not close all the way, ther is tons of rust on the inside walls of my trunk, I was also notified of a recall on the oil consumption valve two weeks after all the oil in my car had leaked out causing my engine to knock on my way home from work (had to put four quarts of oil in it three days from having an oil change, I never received the airbag recall for my vehicle. To wrap this up in a nutshell I will never buy a chevrolet product again I will result to a foriegn car maker (honda) to purchase my next vehicle. Nk
While driving and with the air conditioner on or the defogger on, the vehicle will stall unexpectedly which may cause an accident. Been to dealer several times. Dealer replaced the crank case position sensor and a computer chip, but the problem would reoccur. Please provide further information.
Possible engine failure causing vehicle to over heat. Yh
Radiator fan failed. Yh
Radiator hose failed. Mjs
Radiator hose protector failed. Mjs
Serpentine belt failed.
Accelerated pad wiggles all the time, and the motor mounts are not tight which makes the pad move all the time.
Experiencing ongoing problem with vehicle stalling whenever travelling 25 MPH with the right turn signal on. Also, front pads and rotors had to be replaced at 11,000 miles, and was informed by dealer that condition was normal at 11,000 miles of wear. Problem still exists. *ak
At 8 miles before purchase of car water pump, gasket, thermostat and seal replaced because of coolant leak, at 14,000 miles water sensor replace because coolant light continued to come on, at 15,000 miles coolant coming on again and head gasket replaced. Claims no damage to engine but a mechanic told me they could not tell unless they tear engine down and mic it. At 5,000 miles trunk leaked at 15,000 miles in for continued trunk leak. Front passenger door sticks. Rear passenger door handle sticks out further than rest. Continue to have problems with car. Also had to have mud flaps installed after purchase, they where suppose to come with it. Had to have front passenger seat fixed because it would not move. Car is in william m fowler and barbara a fowler
Smell of burning wires when driving. Radiator hose failed prior to/after recall repairs. Also, transfer case malfunctioned prior to/after recall repairs 98v013000. In addition, rear passenger's side door handle broke inside.
When applying the brakes consumer can smell the brakes burning. Consumer had problems with the rotors/hood latch and calipers sticking. Also, had three mufflers replaced. The headlights went out while driving, and the parking brake won't work. In addition, was having problems with engine rocher arm gasket, and the brake light kept coming on. Dealer can't find the problem.
There is a rattling noise when I at 2000rpms and I have taking the car to the dealership but they told me that there was no way of fixing it because chevy know about the problem but they had not found what was making the noise but they also said that they were not trying to fix it
Manual transmission failed.
Vehicle owned for 7 months. Does not idle smoothly and skips. Does not shift easily.
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