There have been two issues with my vehicle that I feel should be recalls due to the same problems that has happened to my car has also happend to other cavalier owners. Recently the fuel tank gauge went out without any kind of warning, which cased me to run out of gas and have to call a family member to pick me up. The second issue is the plastic behind the windsheild on the dashboard cracked in two different places. I work with a girl that has the same vehicle I do and both of these issues also happend to her car. I just think these issues should be looked into. Its kinda weird that the same malfunctions happen to two cars of the same make and model. Another issue is I had never received a recall notice on the failed ignition switch. I had to find out about it online when looking for a new part for my car. Thats kind of scary! Thanks you for your time, and I hope you take great consideration in my issues.
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier fuel system complaints
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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).
Inaccurate or erratic fuel gauge readings.
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
When the fuel in the tank reached a quarter empty, vehicle stalls without warning. The dealership indicated that this is due to the fuel tank cap was screwed on to tight. The consumer feels this information is untrue because the cap can only be tighten to a certain point.
I had 3 fuel pumps with in 1 year and continue to have emissions problems, odometer and strange noises from under hood, several mechanics and thousands of dollars later the problems continue.
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.
While traveling at speed limit over busy bridge 1/12/04 at 7a.m. And slippery road conditions car stopped and failed to take any gas causing 4 oncoming vehicles to swerve and almost hit me in the rear. The car then starts and runs fine for a couple days then the car stops again on 1/14/04 again on busy highway causing almost a 3 car collision. This has happened several times and in the middle of traffic. I believe that I could have been killed on two occasions and many others could have lost their lives. I believe this issue needs to be looked at as soon as possible, it is life threatening. I was told that the fuel pump could have been defective. I believe the manufacturer needs to look into the fuel pumps on this make and model of car.
Fuel gauge is not reading the correct amount of fuel in the tank, causing the vehicle to shut down while driving on the highway.
On 3 seperate occasions my car has now while driving just shut off w/ no warning. We have replaced fuel filter and still is doing it. I have been told it could be fuel pump or in the electrical system. I have contacted the chev company and they are not willing to pay any part of the repair. I feel this is a safety issue and feel it should be made a recall or taken care of before someone does get hurt.my car now sits in my yard unable to drive and want something to be done about the situation or I will have to go to a lawyer.
Fuel pump stopped working and vehicle became inoperable. Independent dealer in the last past two years had replaced four fuel pumps.
Over the past several months the fuel gauge on my 2000 cavalier has failed to show the proper amoun of fuel remaining in the tank. I have had the car run out of fuel while the gauge shows 1/2 tank remaining. Also, after refueling I have had the gauge show an empty tank, or the needle will varie between full and empty while I am driving.
My wife and I own a 2000 chevrolet cavalier. The steering is beginning to have a distinctive popping sound and loosening develop. I know there is a problem and I am taking it to a professional to avoid serious problems. It is difficult to believe that gm could not develop a better steering column than this. It would seem a recall should be placed on gm for inspections to this particular problem (part). I know that this may seem trivial but I have already had to replace a fuel pump ($700 plus) out of pocket at about 2000 miles over my warranty. Just seems like gm has yet to understand quality in the small automobile. Or at least giving a little on an obviously defective part. Example: I owned a 87 3 series bmw that I put 425,000 plus miles on and never had to replace a steering column. I did replace the fuel pump after an accident when the tank had to be replaced at 310,000 miles. A fuel pump at 39,000 mile and a steering column at 46,000 miles.
Stalling, hesitating, loss of power, decreasing of horse power.
While driving, the vehicle stalled which was caused by a defective fuel pump. The old fuel pump was replaced with a redesigned fuel pump. *jb *cb
When I purchased my used 2000 chevrolet cavalier in april 2003 about 1 month I started having problems. After putting gas in my car I would drive a little and then the gas gauge would go down to appear that the car was almost empty but it wasn't. While driving one day the car just shut off it had gas in it I had just put gas in it but the gauge dropped to appear to be almost empty. I had to get my car towed to the shop I was told my fuel injection went out. Not even a month after that my car stalled at a red light and my temperature gage went in the hot zone my car wouldn't start I had to get it towed again to the shop but they could not find the problem. Now here it is june 2003 my car is sitting in the drive way right now as I am typing this information. My son was driving home at 1:00 a.m. This morning from work when the car overheated again and started smoking. He said smoke was also coming out of the battery and he also heard noise coming from the rear of the car today is saturday and my car has to sit in the driveway until monday morning that when the dealer opens. I feel that something should be done. I don't think it is fair for dealers to be able to sale cars that are in this kind of condition and the car is suppose to be certified. I am making payments on the car and I am having all these problems. It is dangerous to be driving and the car decides to cut off especially at 1:00 a.m. I have to be at work at 3:45 a.m. And my son gets off work at 1:00 a.m. This is very, very dangerous for the both of us.
While driving home my car stalled then just cut off. The engine would crank but it would not stay running. I took it to a mechanic and he said it was the fuel pump. 8jb
Car would not start. Service department determined the fuel pump needed replaced. Suggested gas level not to go below 1/4 tank in future.
Gas gauge has started to register more gas than actually in tank and check gauge light does not come on, causing highway break down while gauge registering ample supply of gas. Filled tank up again this week, have traveled approximately 160 miles and gauge still registering over 3/4 tank full. My car averages 30 miles to a gallon. For 15 gallon tank gauge should be registering under quarter tank when five gallons of gas consumed.
Nov.7,2002 car won't start. Dec.11,2002 won't start. Took car to potamkin chevorlet dec.19,2002. I was told there's was nothing wrong with the car and they would not replace battery. Jan.13,2003 car won't start. Car was towed to liberty chevorlet. Was told car needed battery and starter. Also told if proper test was done, potamkin should have picked up the problem. Currently having problems with car. Car stops while driving. Liberty unable to find problem. Also since I purchased the car,new, my interior lights flash on and off when I brake hard or go over bumps in road. Either dealer unable to find out why.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the bolts that hold the motor mounting felt out wich caused the bracket to shift and cause a whole on the oil pan wich cause the oil to come out of the oil pan. Dealer was not contacted tbut the vehicle was taking to a private mechanic. Mr
Car was being driven on highway, accelerated beyond driver's control, with brakes applied driver put car in neutral, guided car off road and shut off engine. Mechanic where car was towed explained that the air filter cover had broken and a piece from air filter cover was sucked into air duct to throttle body causing throttle to be stuck open. Car is bifuel cng. Is this is a factor in air filter cover cracking? Is there parts tracking for replacement of air filter covers and is it known how many of those went to bifuel cars. Why is air filter cover cracking? Or is there a fix to prevent pieces from lodging in throttle? Dt
Fuel sending unit fail while driving cause the vehicle stop operating dealer notified. Ts
Fuel pump has stopped working and the vehicle has become inoperable. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was taking a look at vehicle.*ak.
When turning steering wheel sharply there was a popping sound at all times. Dealer replaced power steering shaft.*ak consumer states engine light comes on while driving, squealing noise from passengers side of engine especially on cold starts, and engine is slow to crank up-intermittent, battery was replaced, also vehicle would not start, dealer found fuel pump was inoperative and replaced fuel pump.
This vehicle has a dual fuel system; gasoline and natural gas. The default fuel is natural gas (ng). On a hot, 92degree day, on ng fuel, I accelerated hard through a 4 lane, stoplight intersection. The engine stalled and I barely coasted through. The ng fuel tank was 1/4 - 1/3 full. I was concerned about my safety.
Vehicle is not able to start anytime of the day. Contacted dealer ,and dealer is not willing to do anything. *ak when the vehicle stall first time the dealer replaced ignition control module. When it stall again, the fuel pump was replaced. However, the vehicle continued stalling.
While driving on three different occasions at 65 MPH and without prior warning vehicle cutt off, causing loos of all power. Also, vehicle has lost a great amount of fuel, problem may be linked, causing occupants of vehicle to get sick. (ak consumer states no one knows as of yet, the first time dealer replaced battery, the second time they did nothing, the third time they replaced filter in gas line or tank.
Going uphill vehicle stalled, after 10 minutes. Started again, and a while later, on uphill vehicle stalled . Had vehicle towed to dealer, mechanic took vehicle on test drive, and it stalled uphill. Dealer replaced fuel sending unit. In november 2000, head gasket had to be replaced.
The gas cylinder is being corroded by the sulfur in the gasoline, the gas gauge will read that there is gas and then the vehicle will just stop without any warning.
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