2000 Chevrolet Cavalier: won't start

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 Oct 31, 2007 · Electrical · 115,000 miles · FL

I was driven home from work (100 miles both ways) 65mph then it stopped accelerating pulled over 2 min. Later back on the road 1 mile later it happened again. Forced it to make it to town 1am. Left it at a gas station. Came back in the morning to take it back to dealer (45 min drive) it broke down 6 times!!! I've had it 9 days!!! Dealer said it wasn't his problem but because my 7 month old baby was w/me he changed the fuel filter and sent me away. 45 min later I was broken down on a highway 1 hour it still wouldn't start. A man pulled up called the dealer and told him to tow it back to the shop. Next day he works on it end of day says it must be electrical. I gave him $4800 cash!!!! I don't even want the car back!!! He needs to give me my money cause it is a lemon.

Filed May 2, 2005 · Engine · 12,000 miles · AR

The consumer stated he experienced 3 blown head gaskets; one day it will start and another day it would not start.

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 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 · Electrical · NC

The consumer requested reimbursement but the claim was denied by the manufacturer. *nm the ignition would not start. *recall# 04v036000.

Filed Aug 10, 2004 · Electrical · CA

Recall 04v036000 concerning ignition switch. A few hours after having recall repairs performed vehicle failed to start. Consumer informed the mechanic that vehicle would not start. Mechanic advised consumer that the problem had nothing to do with the recall. In addition, mechanic informed consumer that they would charge $90.00 for a diagnostic test.

Filed Jun 23, 2004 · Electrical · IL

Problems with vehicle's ignition switch. *mr the consumer started to experience problems with the starter. The consumer would turn the key and nothing would happen. The service dealer told the consumer that nothing could be done unless it would not start for them. The problem recurred then the consumer received recall #04v036000. The dealer placed a kit in the vehicle but the problem continued. *sc

Filed May 7, 2004 · Engine · SC

Consumer stated that while driving on the freeway vehicle stalled. Highway state patrol had to give consumer a ride because vehicle did not restart. Consumer had the vehicle towed to a garage, and mechanic told her that the problem related to the part that was put on by the ford dealer for recall repair. Mechanic took the part off and the vehicle started. He put it back on and the vehicle would not start. Consumer indicated the part that ford was using for recall repair was faulty.

Filed Jan 26, 2004 · Fuel system · SC

Car would not start. Was told by dealership service department that the fuel pump would need to be replaced. Found out it was the strainer in the fuel pump. This part was revised by manufacturer. My parents had the same problem with their 2000 cavalier.

Filed Jul 8, 2003 · Engine · GA

1st car would act like it wasn't getting gas while driving down the road even though the motor was till running and it had power . Then it started just stalling completely (dying) while going down the road. Now car won't crank at all because they've been trying to find the problem. Was found out that car had been wrecked but carfax report reported only minor front fender damage.