2001 chevrolet cavalier developed problems with the brakes and the engine.***no answer required***. *mr while turning the steering wheel the consumer heard grinding/rubbing noises intermittently. The fog lamp went out. The brakes were noisy and would stick when applied. Water leaking into the trunk. The vehicle wouldn't start and the vehicle check engine light illuminated. The keyless entry system and alarm stopped working. The transmission not shift into low gear. The daytime running light would not shut off. The HVAC blower would not work in the first and second speed. The dealer foun air in the brake line and determined that hte lower control arm bushing was falling out
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier engine complaints
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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.
Consumer complaining about the repair of his 2000 chevrolet cavalier vehicle. *la recall# 04v036000 (electrical ignition switch) after the vehicle was picked up from repair, the check engine light had come on. *sc the consumer had to wait five hours to have the vehicle repaired.
While driving, the vehicle stalled. The cause was not determined. *nm the vehicle was taken in four times. The spark plug wires were replaced. The vehicle stalled while in motion then would restart. The problem could not be duplicated on one occasion. The passenger window was clicking, and the regulator in the front door window was replaced. *sc
05-17/01 replace left front strut & bearing sublet: install new clips 12-26-01 replace surge tank cap 01-28-02 replace wire ends at evap canister vent switch 12-06-02 replaced left rear wheel hub replaced evap core and evac 04-03-03 replaced 2 sensors 06-05-03 air quit - got estimate to replace suction line & shaft seal for air conditioner 06-09-03 cruise control quit coolant light came on twice while driving - haven't gotten estimate on yet
Vehicle making a whining noise when accelerating. Temperature gauge raising to 200. Occasionally, the thermostat light comes on and stays on for about 5 to 10 minutes then goes out. Checked water in overflow, level was only slightly low. Added some anti-freeze & then noticed water on the ground after driving. Engine was replaced in feb 2003. Then the problem was it overheated & ran out of water. At that time there was no indication of there even being a problem.
My car since I bought it(2001 z24 cavalier) has given me problem after problem. Piston rods failing, fuel pump leaking, crankshaft failure, gear box bent causing me to only start car in neutral and can't park on hills. Also... Valves have broken numerous times, engine accelerates on its own, fuel gauge was broken, power steering pump leaking, sunroof shattered on me... Everything has broken on this brand new car I bought. The dealership will not help me even under warranty... I got a lemon and they want me to keep it. So many problems I cant list them all... Most recently I was driving with my 11 month old son and we just got the car out of the shop after 14 days repair on a valve, and the next day we were driving and the engine seized up on me and brakes, and I had to use the emergency brake to stop us from crashing. I had the car towed in and the connected some hose they "forgot" to connect and told me to leave. After we almost could of died, I will not get into the vehicle that I am still have to pay for too. I wish someone could help me! (incident date is most recent occurrence)
Air/heat fan, steering column ,brakes, engine.
Oil falls onto exhaust heat shield when changing the filter, the heat shield is like a metal mesh covering the exhaust pipe. Always being told to let it burn off. Not good for people with breathing difficulties.
Consumer states that while driving the vehicle will heavily vibrate if the vehicle go over 60mph causing it to be hard to control. Dealer notified. Ts
Consumer states that while driving vehicle stalls w/o warning. Cause unknown. Ts
While driving, vehicle will lose all power and stall out. Contacted dealer who cannot fix/duplicate problem. *ak
The powertrain control module has been in for service twice. *jg
There was a vibration sound coming from under the hood, vehicle was taken to dealer numerous times, could not find cause. On 27 june 2002 vehicle overheated, coolant leaked from vehicle. Dealer determined something had rubbed on the waterhose and caused it to leak.
While driving, vehicle will automatically shut off without warning. Contacted dealer. *ak the dealer has replaced several parts over the last 6 months but the problem remains.
While driving vehicle completely shut down, gave no warning. Cause unknown. Please provide any further information.
Engine stalls intermittently while driving at higher speeds of 50+ MPH. When engine stalls all power assist features, I.e., power steering and power brakes fail to operate. Dealership has examined vehicle six times and cannot determine cause of problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
While driving 55 MPH, there was a very loud noise from the engine. Smoke started to come from under the hood. Shortly after that, the engine stalled. Dealer determined engine threw a rod and had to be replaced.*ak
While driving 65 MPH, there was a very loud noise from engine, then smoke was coming from under the hood, then the engine stalled. Vehicle towed to dealer, who determined that engine threw a rod and had to be replaced. Not done under warranty. Two other cavaliers with the same make, model and year owned had the same problem in february 2001 with 18000 miles, has since been turned back in. *ak
Vehicle cuts off after air conditioner is turned off. Computer doesnot display a problem. Consumer has not been compensated for any problems.*ak
Vehicle will start and at other times it won't. Consumer doesn't know when vehicle is not going to start. Sometimes on road vehicle will die and start again. Please provide any further information.
Consumer is hearing a clicking noise coming from left front wheel. Vehicle was overheating, cooling system motor was making the noise.*ak consumer states engine light was also illuminating along with the clicking noise, dealer first stated it was the cooling system motor, and then the bearing and hub assembly, consumer states the noise is still present. Dealer stated a fuse shorted and was the cause of the engine light to illuminate. Consumer stated vehicle was shifting rough, dealer could not find any problems. Air conditioner was making a grinding noise.
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