2004 Chevrolet Cavalier: fuel pump failure

Filed Apr 22, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · AL

At times, during the past several months this vehicle has been hard to start. Had the fuel pump and ignition switch replaced, but did not seem to solve the problem. Recently, the car stalled out while driving and took 15 minutes to finally re-start. I have read online where this has been a problem for other owners of chevy cavaliers- hard to start and stalls out sometimes. Not sure what is causing the problem, because the check engine light does not come on and there is no code to diagnosis/read.

Filed May 7, 2014 · Electrical · 87,426 miles · NH

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled as all of the warning lamps illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician was unable to duplicate the failure however, replaced the fuel pump as a precaution. The repair failed to remedy the failure. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the technician determined that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,426 and the current mileage was 111,600. Updated 7/10/15*cn updated 8/23/2017

Filed Mar 6, 2011 · Fuel system · 108,000 miles · MS

Fuel pump failure. On march 2nd 2011 I had a fuel pump fail as I was driving home from work almost causing an accident. After research I discovered this is a very common occurrence for this vehicle which is a 2004 chevy cavalier. This could result in a very dangerous situation for cavalier owners such as myself. Is there anything at all that is being done to look into this problem?

Filed Jan 25, 2011 · Fuel system · 96,698 miles · PA

96,000 miles fuel pump fails while sitting idle in drive way.

Filed Aug 8, 2009 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · GA · crash · 3 injuries

My 2004 chevy cavalier 2.2l base/sedan is well maintained. Three months after the purchase the fuel pump stopped working. Replaced by dealership under warranty. A year later the fuel pump was replaced again. Warranty period over. Cost me $896. Recently the fuel pump stopped working while I was driving. I was making a left turn at the intersection and proceeded to make the left and all of a sudden the engine stalled and steering froze forcing me into the light post after the turn. This caused two other vehicles to collide to avoid hitting me. The service garage diagnosed the problem to be the fuel pump. Cost me $750 and $1900 for front end damage. I contacted the dealership head office and the declined comment. Instead they blamed be for not replacing the fuel filter. Again, this vehicle has always been maintained and serviced at the dealership, as well as the filter/fuel pump. My friend had a similar experience 2 yrs ago and gave me this website to file a complaint. 2 yrs and nothing yet? Thank you for allowing the manufacturers and all involved to get away with this! After doing research, this vehicle is known for this problem. I will not sell this vehicle and will not drive this vehicle to protect the public from fatalities. This vehicle is going straight to the junkyard. God bless america.

Filed Mar 30, 2009 · Fuel system, Visibility · 78,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet cavalier. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stopped in the middle of the interstate without warning. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop and the mechanic stated that the fuel pump failed. The dealer was not notified. In addition, the contact heard a tapping nose in the heater and the cd player does not work. There were also two motor swtices repaired in the windows. The vehicle is currently being repaired at the contact's expense. The failure and current mileages were 78,000.

Filed Jul 12, 2007 · Fuel system · 76,000 miles · WV

On 2004 chevrolet cavalier fuel pump went out a tonly 76000 miles. Been having problems idling.