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2001 Chevrolet Cavalier: engine knocking or ticking

5 of the 243 complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier describe engine knocking or ticking.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
2%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 72 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine knocking or ticking by model year

  • 2003
    3
  • 2002
    1
  • 2001
    5
  • 2000
    2
  • 1999
    3
  • 1998
    2
  • 1997
    10
  • 1996
    7
  • 1995
    6
  • 1994
    2
  • 1992
    1
  • 1990
    1

What owners say

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 Jan 24, 2005 · Engine · MD

While driving, the vehicle check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The consumer noticed a loud knocking noise was heard coming from the front. The consumer was able to drive it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the head gasket had blew and needed to be replaced. *jb there was leaking compression at the head gasket.

Filed Dec 26, 2003 · Lights · 1 miles · HI

I own a 2001 chevrolet cavalier from new and now have 23,000 miles on it. The problem I have is the decibel level of the turn signal is very hard to hear with the window open or the radio on and find myself forgeting to turn it off after using it to change lanes on the freeway. Because I can not heard the ticking sound. This only confuses other drivers around me. Should be recalled to have a flasher with a higher sound level installed. Please look into this.

Filed Jun 28, 2002 · Brakes · MD

Vehicle was able to still roll back with emergency brake engaged. Consumer heard a ticking noise that was coming from driver's rear brake assembly. Vehicle rolled also on level land. Dealer was notified. Please provide more information.

Filed Apr 11, 2002 · Transmission · AZ

Transmission knocks and squeaks when put in drive or reverse. Dealership is aware of problem.

Questions about the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier knocking

Is engine knocking or ticking a common problem on the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier?

5 of 243 owner complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier (2%) mention engine knocking or ticking. The model year with the most reports is 1997.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier?

There are 0 recalls and 72 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier

Stalling 19Fuel pump 15Grinding brakes 13No deployment 10Fuel gauge 10ABS 7Check engine light 7Fire or smoke 7Jerking 7Won't start 7Headlights 6Loss of power 5Steering noise 5

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