2000 Chevrolet Cavalier: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jan 10, 2011 · Engine · 208,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle began to jerk abnormally and the vehicle stalled. The battery warning light was illuminated when the failure occurred. The contact attempted to start the vehicle yet it exhibited an abnormal knocking before stalling again. After several attempts, the contact was able to restart the vehicle yet it stalled a third time. The vehicle was then towed to the contacts place of residence. The vehicle was neither inspected nor repaired for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 208,000.

Filed Jan 22, 2008 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · VT

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet cavalier. While driving 65 MPH in cold weather, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle coasted to the side of the road and restarted after five minutes. In warm weather, the vehicle would take 30 minutes to restart. The wire harness that connects to the fuel pump shorted out and caused the failure. The wire harness was replaced; however, the failure recurred 4,000 miles later. The failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 118,000.

Filed Feb 28, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · WV

Consumer 2000 cavalier stall when turning or stopping at a red light. *ts after the recall work was done for the ignition the vehicle began to stall. The vehicle's transmission had to be overhauled. Two sensors have been replaced. The catalytic converter has been replaced. The fuel pump has been replaced.

Filed Dec 26, 2004 · Fuel system · 82,500 miles · LA

I was driving to working on november 19 2004 at approximately 8:30am when my car stalled at a stop light on a major street. I tried to give it gas but it would not accerate. I tried to start it a couple of times but it would not start. The car was on a 1/4 of gas when this happened so I thought it wasn't the fuel. I had to call my boss, who came out to try to help but had no luck in getting it to start or figuring out what the problem was so we had to call aaa and have them tow my car to an automotive shop. After 2 days of having my car in the shop, I was told by my mechanic that my fuel pump was completely shot due to my fuel guage readings not reading correctly. When my fuel reading was at 1/4 it was actually of empty. My mechanic then informed me that this has been a known defect for my year, make and model car. I was then informed by my mechanic that it would cost $675.00 which included parts and labor to fix this problem. At that time, I called the gm dealer because I thought that since this was a known defect that they should have it covered under some kind of warranty. I spoke with the service manager of the santa clarita, california dealer, who informed me that it has been a known problem, but that its not under any kind of extended warranty. When I heard that, I was very angry because I felt that if this is a known complaint/defect that these certain cars may have, why should I, the customer of chevrolet, have to pay for their defective parts? Since I am in need of my "reliable" transportation, I paid for a new fuel pump (all $675.00 worth of it).

Filed Nov 12, 2004 · Engine · CA

Check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained. While driving at any speed vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection.

Filed Nov 8, 2004 · Engine · 30,000 miles · DC

While driving at any speed the vehicle stalls.

Filed Oct 3, 2004 · Electrical · 73,100 miles · ID

While driving on highway, the engine suddenly stalls and will not start for sometime. Track light comes on. Happens "randomly". Currently happens 3-5 times a week. Afraid to drive the car anymore. If it stalls where there is no shoulder can cause a severe accident. 2000 chevy cavalier, started happenning after ignition recall but dealer denies and link.

Filed Sep 12, 2004 · Electrical · CA

I took my 2000 chevy cavalier to steve's auto care in the city of hawthorne, ca. The symptoms I had were my lights in my dashboard would flash erratically and eventually my car would not start and the "check theft system" light would come on. Steve claimed he fixed the problem and told me I might need a new "computer" if the problem persisted. When I took my car home, the next day the same symptoms occured again. I took the car back to him the next day and he told me his diagnostic machine was not working and he was waiting for a cd to get the machine started again. Hew informed me that when he had my car, all he did was put it on a scanner. He charged me $185.00. A week later the problem persisted again and I took mky car to power chevrolet. They had my car for 3 days and said my car wouldn't start at times and couldn't find the problem. They charged me $95.00. Then I took my car to martin chevrolet in torrance, ca and they had my car for 1 1/2 days. They said that my battery terminal as well as 3 ground wires were corroded and they said they fixed the problem. They charged me 122.87. When I took my car home the same day the problem still persisted and I took it back the next day to martin chevrolet. They had my car 2 days and I received a call that nothing was wrong with my car and that they drove the car 10 miles and nothing happened when they had it. They told me that if my car stalls again to not have it started but to bring it to them so they can see what the problem is. No one can find the problem and I know there is a problem because now when the lights in my dash flash.. I smell a little smoke. What in god's name can I do to get this poroblemn resolved!!!????

Filed Aug 30, 2004 · Engine · 60,000 miles · NY

Car idles extrmemly rough and feels like it is going to stall. Bogs while driving, makes a firing noise from the tailpipe. I put better gas in the car, new spark plugs and fuel injector cleaner. No help. Check engine light comes on when car is started, but also goes off just as fast. When idling, it does not stay at the same level. Very rough. Cluster for digital odometer is broken, I need to bang on the dashboard to read the mileage. The light in the center console is also out.

Filed Jul 14, 2004 · Electrical · 74,400 miles · FL

Track off light comes on and than the car will just stop/stall. This has happened 4 to 5 times in dangerous driving situations; in the middle of a left turn. The dealer has had the car twice and are unable to make the problem reoccur. They can see on the computer that it stopped but that is all. The service dept at the dealership has been wonderful they just can't find the problem. I am very afraid to drive the car.

Filed May 26, 2004 · Fuel system · 51,300 miles · FL

I was on my way hme from work on a very busy road all of sudden car just lost power car would not restart took to shop was told the fuel pump was bad and needed to $$700 repair for something that I feel should not needed to be done on such a new vehicle I only had 51000 miles on the vehicle I bought a new car for this reason to avoid major repairs as of this date the car has failed again with the same conditions as previous just stalled and wont restart and the warrenty has run out on that( 12,000 or 12 mth) so that wilkl be another cost to replace this pump in less than a years time. This is utterly ridiculous on a 2000 vehicle for this to happen and gm states not are problem things happen , yes things happen but not continuous on new vehicles and the same problem I think gm really needs to take a closer look at this for some type of defect this is very dangerous and very costly

Filed May 7, 2004 · Engine · 106,000 miles · SC

While driving 55 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.