1999 Chevrolet Cavalier engine problems

Filed Aug 9, 2019 · Engine, Steering · 54 miles · PA

Engine shakes when first started n when idling, but not when driving. Hoses n belts r not in good shape. Not sure about the air bags but seen on this site that there was a problem. I have seen that there are or where, quit a few recalls that were not taken care of. Especially safety ones.

Filed Aug 15, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 198,000 miles · NC

I was on my way to my dentist appointment, suddenly a hissing noise came from the car.all of the dashboard lights came on and I knew I was in trouble.I was on a busy intersection in the city.I had to act in a split second and steer quickly off of the nearest side ride.the steering wheel was locking up.I had just enough power to get safely off of the street in time and to keep from getting hit from behind.I was in motion on a city street.the car was trouble from day one.I believe it was a flooded out car sold to the unsuspectithat unsuspecting person was me.I got suckered out of over $2400. I have paid for at least 2 new cars with the money I have spent on this lemon.by the way the shady owner don't feel responsible at all for scamming my money out of me.

Filed Jul 17, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 160,000 miles · MO

Takata recall: fuel gage nas never worked since being bought, turn signals ( both right and left) barely worked when bought and went out completly the next day, power steering locks up occasionally and and cant turn wheel,shift gear linkages will only shift manually under the hood, car will die or struggle to continue running unless foot is always pushing on gas, engine occassionally backfires, and not quite sure if the fuel pump is working properly or gone out

Filed Jun 20, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · WI

1999 chevrolet cavalier. Consumer writes in regards to transmission problems and vehicle sometimes emits white smoke through the vents. *smd the consumer stated the transmission and radiator needed to be serviced. Also, a serpentine belt and fuel pan was needed.

Filed Sep 20, 2010 · Engine · 130,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet cavalier. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH when all of the service warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over and shut off. When the contact restarted the vehicle, it resumed normal operation for one half mile until the failure recurred. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to the contact's residence. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after multiple attempts. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 130,000.

Filed Apr 28, 2009 · Engine, Visibility · 980,000 miles · UT

I also have a 1999 chevy cavalier z24 and the dash has cracked at the middle of the windshield...also doors freeze shut in winter...problems with water pump...it seized up and caused problems with the timing chain & serpentine belt...resulted in a lot of expense to fix...repairman stated the most of the parts on these engines should have been recalled...lots of issues with them....love my car but it's getting expensive to repair now that it's older...

Filed Nov 25, 2008 · Engine · 79,000 miles · FL

The engine stalls without warning while driving. Engine will start if transmission is put into neutral. The event happens with and without cruise control on. It happens at steady highway speed and when decreasing speed. It went for a couple of months without stalling, but then stalled twice in one week. 2.2l engine with automatic transmission. Nothing has been done to correct the problem.

Filed Jun 19, 2007 · Engine, Fuel system · 64,000 miles · NJ · fire · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet cavalier. The contact noticed that the vehicle was smoking while he was driving. He pulled off the road and exited the vehicle. The vehicle exploded. The driver sustained burns and is currently in the hospital. A police report was filed. The contact stated that the failure is similar to the federal safety agency campaign id # 07e021000 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices). The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 64,000.

Filed Jun 23, 2005 · Engine · 33,719 miles · CA

Dt: the consumers vehicle failed the emissions test.

Filed Dec 29, 2004 · Engine · 97,520 miles · MS

The engine made a ticking sound, later the timing chain broke, and it was replaced. However the engine was ticking again. The dealer stated that the timing chain was not put on correctly by an independent mechanic. *ak *sc