2001 Chevrolet Cavalier: won't start

7 of the 243 complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier describe won't start.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 56,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 72 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Won't start by model year

2005
1
2004
5
2003
72
2001
7
2000
16
1999
3
1998
7
1997
18
1996
11
1995
8
1994
1
1993
1
1991
1

What owners say

Filed Oct 29, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · WA

I was driving down the free way and all of a sudden the car lost all acceleration power. Got it to the side of the road and tried to restart the car. It tries but won't start. All power is working and starter and alternator are trying to work.

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 Aug 13, 2008 · Fuel system · 29,445 miles · PA

Vehicle's engine turned off while traveling 65 MPH. Pulled over safely. Cranked but would not start. Towed to gm dealership. Vehicle checked by dealership determine fuel pump needs replacing. Fuel pump replaced at a costs of $ 640.00 car has only 29000 miles on it. Own a 2001 olds alero. Fuel pump has been replaced twice. Only 76000 miles on vehicle.

Filed Dec 21, 2007 · Electrical, Lights · 56,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The mechanic stated that the starter caused the failure and they made the replacement; however the vehicle still would not start. In addition, the instrument panel and exterior lights would not illuminate. As of december 21, 2007, the dealer had not inspected or repaired the vehicle. There are two recalls: electrical system: ignition: switch (the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v036000) and exterior lighting (the federal safety agency campaign id number 06e026000); however, the manufacturer stated that her VIN was not included. The powertrain was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 56,000.

Filed Sep 3, 2005 · Body, Brakes · 96,376 miles · NY

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

Filed Feb 5, 2005 · Fuel system · 48,120 miles · TX

My car had been having trouble starting up previously. It was slow to start up and I thought it was my battery dying again. On december 2004 when I went to start my car it refused to start. We called for a boost, and the aaa driver told us it wasn't our battery but our fuel pump. However, since it was a 2001 car we didn't believe it. When we asked various mechanics about the cost of fixing the fuel pump on our cavalier they said it couldn't be the problem since it was so new. However, it was. This caused me and my family excessive trouble in having to deal with the loss of the car for the few days it took to get it repaired. We eventually had to shell out nearly $640 to fix it. We had to get a whole new fuel pump and have it installed. I do not have the original gas pump. The mechanic said, "won't start, would not jump start. Ck fuel and ignition systems and found no fuel pressure. Ck fuel system wiring. R&r fuel tank and replace faulty fuel pump. Install new fuel filter."

Filed Apr 1, 2004 · Steering · 28,000 miles · FL · fire

While parked for several hours vehicle caught on fire and burned to the ground. The manufacturer indicated that the cause of the fire was due friction on a loose power steering pulley.*ak consumer attempted to start engine, but it wouldn't turn over. Consumer felt that battery appeared to be dead. Manufacturer's inspector said that the fire was caused by the friction from loose pulley on power steering pump.