2001 Chevrolet Cavalier: sudden loss of power

5 of the 243 complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier describe sudden loss of power.

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

Sudden loss of power by model year

2005
1
2004
3
2003
34
2002
2
2001
5
2000
8
1999
2
1998
4
1997
6
1996
12
1995
9
1994
1
1992
1

What owners say

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 Jan 12, 2005 · Fuel system · 29,000 miles · TN

(2) after first starting the car, go to put in drive car keeps hesitating, losing power, then after it warms up it drives fine, (possible fuel pump issues).car begins to stall, and will not start. All plugs, plug wires, air filter, sensors, and anything to do with emissions has been replaced, still does the same problem to this day. Problem has been ongoing for the last 6 months to a year. Took to local chevrolet dealer several times and did not find an issue.

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · Seat belts, Steering · 11,317 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Accident occurred possible result of loss of power steering when making left hand turns. *mr the consumer was knocked unconscious due to the impact of the accident. The only thing the consumer could remember was making a left had turn into a shopping center. Witnesses stated that the vehicle was moving slow when the incident occurred. The consumer suggested that this accident may be related to recall#02v286000. The seat belts failed as well. *sc

Filed Aug 12, 2002 · Engine · PA

While driving, vehicle will lose all power and stall out. Contacted dealer who cannot fix/duplicate problem. *ak

Filed Jun 7, 2001 · Brakes, Transmission · WI

December 2000, the vacuum leak in the front caused the vehicle to lose power. It was taken into moody's to be fixed, they blew a fuse for the cigarette lighter. May 14, 2001 brake and ABS light went on after car stalled in parking lot. Took to dealer, they had to order parts, it took a week. Dealer fixed it on may 22, 2001, they replaced the electronic brake and traction control, replaced four wheel anti-lock.. The same problem occured a few days later. Reported to dealer, took it in for repairs, there was a wire that was frayed. They replaced the wire and then blew the cigarette fuse again. Steering wheel started making a crunching plastic sound while turning and while shut off on june 6, 2001. Reported to dealer on same day. Took it in morning of june 7, 2001, they found a bulliten on that problem that was sent out by the manufacturer. They cannot find parts in the twin cities area, I have to wait a week or more for parts to come in.( dot number: )