2002 Chevrolet Cavalier: engine stalls while driving

10 of the 196 complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 5%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 88 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2005
4
2004
17
2003
131
2002
10
2001
19
2000
36
1999
14
1998
20
1997
40
1996
33
1995
22
1994
4
1993
7
1992
5
1991
3
1990
2

What owners say

Filed Jan 22, 2008 · Fuel system · 70,428 miles · FL

2002 chevrolet cavalier stalled without warning. Consumer states that the vehicle was not able to be restarted and was towed to a dealer. The dealer stated that the fuel pump had gone out.

Filed Jun 13, 2005 · Electrical · NY

Dt: contact states the lights on the dashboard kept going out, eventually the vehicle stalled. Dealership stated there was bad gasoline in the fuel system. The contact states the parts were taken to a different mechanic, he stated the fuel lines were fine.

Filed Dec 3, 2004 · Electrical · NJ

Trac off warning light ets (electronic traction system) came on. Repairs did not correct the problem with the ets. *bf nar *jls this caused the vehicle to completely shut down while in motion. The consumer was informed that the fuel injection system had to be replaced an cleaned but could not guarantee that this would correct the problem in which it did not. The consumer requested reimbursement for the repairs. *sc

Filed Sep 14, 2004 · Engine · FL

The driver was driving vehicle stalled. The driver tried to restart,but was unable to. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the problem can not be duplicated. Please fill in additional information.

Filed Dec 2, 2003 · Fuel system · 4,026 miles · FL

Consumer stated that while driving vehicle stalled, then stopped. He was unable to get it restarted. Then, called the dealer/mechanic, who sent someone to pick up consumer's vehicle. Consumer was later called, and was told that they had to replace the fuel sending unit. Consumer insisted that this should not have happened because vehicle was too new. Also, consumer could have been killed because the traffic was still flowing at normal speed when vehicle stopped suddenly.*ak consumer was in the left lane preparing to make a turn when the failure occurred. Luckily, he was able to come to a complete stop and turn on his hazard lights.

Filed Aug 7, 2003 · Engine · 5,600 miles · PA

While driving 60 MPH, the service engine light came on and the engine stalled. The dealership serviced the vehicle, and replaced several components, but the problem still continued. *ak *cb. The fuel filter and oxygen senor was replaced however the problem continued. The consumer believed the problem was electrical.

Filed Aug 6, 2003 · Fuel system · 16,000 miles · OH

Fuel gauge failure, reads full when fuel tank is on empty. This results in vehicle stalling out while driving. Cause unknown.

Filed Aug 13, 2002 · Engine · CT

Vehicle stalls without warning. Dealer is aware of problem. *ak

Filed Apr 17, 2002 · Transmission · PA

While driving, vehicle stalled losing all power, the vehicle was towed to the dealer who indicated that the PCM module failed. Nlm.

Filed Mar 13, 2002 · Body, Brakes · PA

While driving ABS light illuminated, causing vehicle to stall out and die . After inspection of vehicle, dealer determined that spaces behind firewall were omitted during manfacturing. Please provide additional information.