Had car parked with the engine running. Put car in reverse, backed up and then went to drive. Drove about 15 feet and engine died. Had car towed to shop and the fuel pump had to be replaced.
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier fuel system complaints
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The service engine soon, ABS and track off lights began turning off and on periodically in mid may 2005. The car was taken to the dealer on may 19, 2005 for routine service and for the warning lights just mentioned. The lights began turning on again and the car was taken back to the dealer on june 20, 2005. The leftwheel sensor, and an oxygen sensor were replaced, this, I was told,would fix the problem. On june 24th the car began miss firing on my way to work. The problem was so severe that I had to have the car towed to another dealer. This dealer's techincian informed me that the fuel pump was bad, and probably was on the 20th, when the other dealer serviced it. And more upsetting to me, I was further informed that the wheel sensor dealer #1 had replaced was still not working properly. I now have paid nearly $1200.00 in repair costs, and my car is still miss firing, the three lights I listed above are still on, and now the check engine light is on too. The car is totally unsafe to drive. It has just under 50k miles, I drive carefully and the car has been very well maintained. I truely believe there is a serious and dangerous defect with this vehicle that gm's trained mechanics are unable to diagnose and repair. This, I was told
The vehicle stopped dead while in motion. This is not the first time this happened, the consumer had to pull over to the shoulder. This happened many times while moving in traffic. *ak the consumer felt that the vehicle may be qualified for the lemon law. The fuel pump had been replaced four times. *sc
While driving at approximately 20 MPH driver hit a bump in the road and the vehicle began to sputter and suddenly the engine stalled, causing the vehicle to lose power and completely shut off. Owner later contacted the manufacturer, and was told that this was his problem ,and there was nothing else they could do.
There are numerous things, and the delaership has convinced gm, because I wrote gm about the problems with this, that I am making this stuff up to get an SUV. First the radio wasn't working, they put the cable back on said it was loose, its still not sounding like a radio should. Next was the popping in the front end, dealership turned rotors, under warranty back brakes squealed real loud they said it was dust I had to pay for that. Back brakes still squeal, front end still pops like a bad cv joint. Trunk wouldn't shut had to keep slamming it. Took it back they greased it worked for awhile starting to get hard to shut sometimes. Brake lights and back lights and cruise control quit working . Took it to dealership at least 5 or 6 times till they finally replaced it how long it will last I don't know. Front sun visor popped when it hung up in rear view mirror real floppy can't use it no more dealer said they ordered it in december. Still waiting not fixed. Real bad odor of gas in car when tank is half full, no explanation as to why. Seat belt makes a funny noise when you are wearing it, pins you back against seat real hard. No explanation for that. Have to stop and jerk on it to loosen it like a seat belt should work. Dealer says I am imagining this stuff because I do not want car, bought it new still paying for it. Been trying to get rid of it they have everyone convinced I am a psycho woman wanting an SUV and thats why I am complaining that is all false. Just plain hate a car I am paying for.
While driving approximately every two months the brake light will illuminate the dash board. The fuel pump blew out. The heating a cooling went bad. The vehicle makes noise when making right turns. Consumer has not found out what it is as of yet. The vehicle has been into the dealer at least twenty times.
My new car stalls out completely while driving and my ventilation system has had numerous problems since purchasing the car. It has happened numerous times in oncoming traffic which poses a threat to myself and family. Clay chevrolet said they couldn't find anything wrong with it.
While driving at 5 MPH and turning to the right vehicle stalled. Vehicle was towed to the dealership, and mechanic replaced the fuel pump at owner's expense of $895.00. *ak
Various problems with 2003 chevrolet cavalier.*mr the vehicle tail light shorted out three times then the circuit shorted out. The gas gauge would fluctuate. Cold starts. The vehicle would hesitate at stop light or stall out completely. The driver' s side speaker blew. The cd player would eject the cd while it was playing. The RPM gauge bounced. The fuel pump was replaced. The alternator made noise.
Consumer states that at 60 MPH vehicle shuts down. Then vehicle would restart after driver sat and waited a while.*ak this occurred twice. The dealer replaced a faulty fuel pump. *ph
Gas gauge giving false reading@left-side/front making noise when on rough surface ,(rattling noise).
The vehicles fuel pump system had a high pitch frequency (drawing to much power). This could result in a fire. The fuel gauge is also inoperative. The dealer is not willing to fix the problem.
Consumer states that gasoline can be heard in the tank when you come to a complete stop. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Ts
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