2000 Chevrolet Cavalier electrical problems

Filed Feb 13, 2018 · Body, Electrical · 200,000 miles · WA · fire

Ignition gets very hot when key is turned can smell plastic ignition or batt 1 circuit problem.clearcoat is peeling.lug nuts coming loose

Filed Nov 15, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 133,000 miles · IL

After accelerating over 35mph vehicle continues to accelerate. Vehicle able to stop but you can still hear and feel the motor to continue to accelerate and the vehicle starts to jerk around. Its very unsafe and no one at the car shop able to tell me exactly what is wrong. I've had several things fixed and still having the same problem. The vehicle sometimes after starting up will accelerate on it own.

Filed Jun 24, 2014 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns 2000 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated when removing the key from ignition switch, the vehicle failed to shut off. The contact stated that the relays and the inside dome light constantly stay illuminated. The failure was contantly draining the battery. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 90,000.

Filed Jun 19, 2014 · Electrical · GA

2000 chevrolet cavalier. Consumer writes in regards to acceleration issues and vehicle ignition problems. *smd the consumer stated after he had the battery, alternator and oxygen sensor replaced, he experienced an unusual problem with the vehicle. While driving 55 MPH, with the cruise control on, all the lights on the dashboard lit up, the RPM gauge began to decrease and the cruise control somewhat disengaged as if the motor was about to shut down. He placed his foot on the accelerator and drove the vehicle home. He parked it, and the next day, he discovered something drained the new battery. A mechanic rode with him, and the vehicle displayed the same symptoms. The mechanic, then checked everything on the vehicle, but could not come up with the cause of the problem. He stated he believed the problem was electrical, but could not say for sure. The next day, the consumer checked the vehicle, and the battery was dead again. The consumer talked to another mechanic, and he informed the consumer, of all the ignition problems gm was having with their vehicles.

Filed Nov 9, 2012 · Acceleration, Electrical · 52,000 miles · AZ

First driver side rear turn signal blinked rapidly, then brake light and turn light ceased to work. When checked, the light and lens were fused (melted) together. As well driver side window ceased to work. Mechanic stated its electrical and advised I check recalls.also sometimes gas pedal accelerates without pressure from me. No cruise control engaged, not able to determine when or why...just occasionally happens.

Filed Nov 12, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · MI

This car will not start. And when it does start it back fires. I have replaced the starter, the flex plate the sensors, and the muffler, and nothing seems to work and no mechanic can tell me what's wrong with. I even went out and bought a car code reader and it says emissions but still no luck.

Filed Mar 16, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 50,000 miles · GA

Purchased used 2000 cavalier in 2006. First problem (which has continued for 5 years) is that the service light will come on when the car is cranked unless the headlights are first turned on. If you turn the headlights off while driving, the service light comes on. It will not go off unless you turn the car off and restart it (with headlights on). Second problem is that fuel hand does not reflect accurate amount of gasoline in tank. It goes up and down while driving (with the check gauges light on). Or sometimes it is stuck on e or stuck on f regardless of how much fuel is actually present. Third problem is that car intermittently overheats and is always losing coolant. I have replaced thermostat, water pump, & radiator. Three different mechanics cannot find a leak in the cooling system (despite pressure testing, compression testing, & block testing). We are baffled why it cannot retain constant coolant levels. This is a very frustrating situation as I am left without reliable transportation.

Filed Oct 14, 2009 · Electrical · 500 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that the fuse that controls the instrument control panel has consistently failed. Each month he is required to replace the fuse. He also cleans the fuses regularly. The dealer will be notified to diagnose the failure. The failure has occurred since the vehicle was purchased in 2001. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 500.

Filed Mar 13, 2009 · Electrical · 91,600 miles · IL · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet cavalier. The contact experienced issues starting the vehicle. The dealer could not identify the failure; however, a muffler shop repaired the starter on the vehicle. After the repair, the starter began to overheat and burned the interior of the vehicle. The current mileage was 91,812 and failure mileage was 91,600. Updated 03-30-09 *bf the consumer stated an unnecessary relay switch was added to the starter which caused the starter to malfunction. Updated 03/31/09.

Filed Oct 29, 2008 · Electrical · 172,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when the key was inserted into the ignition. She took the vehicle to a local repair shop and had the starter replaced. Immediately after the repair, the failure recurred. She took the vehicle back to the repair shop and was advised that an add on starter relay needed to be installed in her vehicle. The dealer stated that her VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v036000 (electrical system:ignition:switch); therefore, they would not assume responsibility for the repair. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 172,000.