2001 Chevrolet Cavalier: jerking or lurching

7 of the 243 complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier describe jerking or lurching.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 33 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Jerking or lurching by model year

2005
1
2004
2
2003
3
2002
1
2001
7
2000
5
1999
3
1998
4
1997
6
1996
5
1995
1
1994
3
1993
2
1992
2
1991
1

What owners say

Filed Nov 18, 2015 · Steering · 180,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet cavalier. While driving approximatley 35 MPH, an unusual noise emitted from the steering wheel and the entire instrument panel illuminated. In addition, the vehicle began to jerk. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The trouble code detected a failure within the steering column. The mechanic reset the steering column sensor; however, the failure persisted. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 08e063000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired for a second time. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed May 27, 2014 · Acceleration · 85,610 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that while traveling 40 MPH, a red light on the instrument panel illuminated as the vehicle decelerated to 25 MPH. Also, the contact mentioned that the track light indicator illuminated and the vehicle jerked violently once the speed started to increase. The failure recurred nearly 12 times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was 85, 610 and the current mileage 85,615.

Filed Aug 14, 2004 · Brakes · SC

When brakes are applied the car begins to jerk and it makes stopping distance extremely long.

Filed Apr 29, 2004 · Brakes · MD

While applying the brakes vehicle would jerk forward. A loud noise was heard coming from the front. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the brake pads, and both frontal rotors because they wore out prematurely. Consumer informed the mechanic brakes pads were replaced two to three months ago, and this problem occurred more than once.

Filed Nov 24, 2003 · Brakes, Transmission · 9,500 miles · CO

When attempting to apply the brakes, the vehicle jerked when trying to come to a complete stop. *ak *jb

Filed Jun 26, 2003 · Brakes, Fuel system · CO

With applied pressure to the brake pedal, the vehicle jerked. *tt the gas gauge did not give the correct reading and was fixed three times. *scc

Filed Mar 16, 2001 · Steering · OK

Rack & pinion steering kept going out. This causes vehicle to jerk left. This was second time it has happened. Had the problem repaired previously, but has reappeared again. Did not lose control of vehicle.