2001 Chevrolet Cavalier engine problems

Filed Mar 18, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 138,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that the gear shift was difficult to move and the lever became stuck. Occasionally, the key became stuck in the ignition and the gear shift would not go into gear. Also, the hood was hot, the engine overheated, and the vehicle experienced electrical failures. There were also multiple unknown warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact scheduled a diagnostic appointment with an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 138,000.

Filed Nov 6, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 99,000 miles · NJ

My car abruptly slowed down and began to drag as though the transmission was going into a low gear and the brakes were being applied.

Filed Sep 25, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 92,000 miles · MA

My key came out of the ignition while the car was still running and in the on position, and also another time the car key turned off by itself and I lost power to the vehicle and my brakes locked and almost caused me to get into a crash.

Filed Jun 1, 2011 · Engine · OH · fire

2001 chevrolet cavalier, unit 1 was traveling eastbound on ir 80 in the right lane. Unit 1 caught on fire in the engine compartment area while driving. *bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0259-90)

Filed Apr 13, 2010 · Engine · 40,000 miles · MN

3 timing chains and tensioners in 4 years on a 2001 cavalier 2,2 seem to be a problem in design.

Filed May 27, 2009 · Electrical, Engine · 67,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet cavalier. While driving 25-35 MPH, the traction light flashed and the engine began to make knocking and rattling noises. The contact pulled the vehicle over to check the engine and the noise stopped. When he began driving again, every light on the instrument panel illuminated. The contact pulled over again and turned off the vehicle. When he restarted the vehicle, the knocking stopped and the lights stopped flashing. The failure has occurred on three occasions. A mechanic diagnosed the vehicle, but could not remedy the issue. The contact is afraid to drive the vehicle. The current mileage was 67,358 and failure mileage was 67,000.

Filed Dec 27, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 115,000 miles · SD

In december, 2006 I had a new alternator and a new fuel pump put in (895.00). 1/10/07 my ignition module and the fuel pressure regulator went out (695.45). 5/14/07 my ignition coil needed replacing (252.18). November 8, 2007 I needed to replace the ignition switch and valve cover gasket ($500) I'm am tired of repairing. It's got an electrical problem that's causing my ignition stuff to burn out.

Filed Sep 16, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 91,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet cavalier. One day after purchasing the vehicle, it would no longer start. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic and an injector, push rod, and spark plug were installed. Approximately two days after retrieving the vehicle, it would not start again. The current and failure mileages were 91,000. Updated 10/16/08. *lj updated 10/17/08.

Filed May 22, 2007 · Engine · 83,000 miles · IL

In weeks prior, a clunk was heard upon low speed manuvering, later a rattle @ 2000-3300 RPM. I have not driven it since, save to get $3,000 estimate and several opinions, that a connecting rod is defective, making the engine valuless, which all concur this is common for this engine, and gm may have known of this problem for years, and done nothing.

Filed Feb 9, 2006 · Engine, Fuel system · MN

2001 chevrolet cavalier makes a click noise in front end when turning hard right. *ts the vehicle stalled. The next day, the consumer had the vehicle towed and the dealer replaced the fuel pump. The steering gear was replaced. The valve cover gasket, control arm bushings and struts were replaced.