Chevrolet Cavalier hesitation problems

Filed Jun 7, 2013 · Brakes · 176,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that when depressing the brakes, the vehicle slid and hesitated to stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the brakes were readjusted. The vehicle was also taken to a private mechanic, who replaced the brake pads, drums and rotors. The failure recurred frequently. The failure was reported to the manufacturer, who refused to provide any assistance. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 176,000.

Filed Aug 5, 2009 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · MO

My 2002 chevy looks like it needs a fuel pump. 3years ago I had this same problem and the tow said it was the fuel pump and I had the fuel filter changed now since then it ran ok. I still experienced hesitation but after hearing the complains. I want to add my concern.

Filed Jul 17, 2009 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · PA

I was driving home from my daughters track meet and was in the passing lane when I felt a strong hesitation. I quickly got into the driving lane and tried to give it gas, but it wouldn't go. I pulled over to the side and it stalled, and I could not get it restarted. After waiting 40 min. For a tow(over 40 miles) we got it to my dealer. The dealer called the next day and told me it was the fuel pump at a cost of $900.00.

Filed Sep 8, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · 84,100 miles · PA

First, thank you for listening. I have a 2004 chevrolet cavalier base model. 2.2 ecotec engine. The ABS, lowtrac, and service light comes on in the vehicle when placed in drive or reverse. Car hesitates and wants to shut down every time!! When it first started to happen, it could be shut off and re-started and the lights would go out. Now they are is on all the time! I have also noticed when on slippery roadways the ABS does not work in the vehicle> I have slid sideways and through intersections . A horrible noise comes from the car when the brakes are applied when the lights are off in the car if they do not come on right away. I apply the brakes, and the awful growling and noise that comes from the car is very scary. I am afraid to let my wife even drive sometimes. I have not reported this to the dealership yet as I am waiting to see if this is a recall. If it is, I can have the repair done for nothing. I feel it should be done for nothing as if this is a defect in the vehicle that could cause terrible harm or even death if this occurs while driving..

Filed Jan 30, 2008 · Transmission · 97,000 miles · CA

I was driving at 40 mile ph and all of a sudden the car hesitated acted like it couldn't get into gear -the track off light was on-I was driving on flat surface no wet conditions this happened more then ten times. Had car looked at by mechanic could not explain it resets after turning off car and starting it up again it was checked on computer found no problem but on last time the car died as I was driving into the repair shop it was again check and the repair man showed me that he shouldn't get any info because it wasn't sending info to his computer. This scares me I drive my two young children to school in this car .it is still drivable but for short distances. I I have contacted manufacturer they say they have no info on this happening to anyone else. I will be taking it back to dealer to put on their computer to see if they can find out what's wrong my repair person thinks the PCM needs replaced.

Filed Jun 27, 2007 · Fuel system · 56,000 miles · MN

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet cavalier. While driving approximately 35-40 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and all of the instrument panel lights illuminated. Shortly after, the vehicle began operating normally. One minute later, the failure recurred and all of the instrument panel gauges illuminated and began to go in reverse. The contact pressed the accelerator pedal, but nothing happened. She pulled over and attempted to restart the vehicle twice. It started for a second and then shut off. The vehicle failed to start after the third attempt. The vehicle was towed to her residence where her husband/mechanic stated that the failure may be caused by the fuel pump. The current and failure mileages were 56,000.

Filed May 16, 2005 · Electrical · OK

While driving, the vehicle hesitated stalled and at times it would not restart. The consumer stated this has happened three times and each time the vehicle has to be towed to the mechanic to get it restarted. She also says this has happened 3 times since nov. 03. She said one mechanic said it was an electrical problem. Then another said it was the starter switch , which was then replaced. Then she said one mechanic said he could not find anything wrong with the vehicle.*jb vehicle continues to stall, 3 times in approximately 5 days. *bf

Filed Jan 12, 2005 · Fuel system · 29,000 miles · TN

(2) after first starting the car, go to put in drive car keeps hesitating, losing power, then after it warms up it drives fine, (possible fuel pump issues).car begins to stall, and will not start. All plugs, plug wires, air filter, sensors, and anything to do with emissions has been replaced, still does the same problem to this day. Problem has been ongoing for the last 6 months to a year. Took to local chevrolet dealer several times and did not find an issue.

Filed Jul 21, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 700 miles · DC

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.

Filed May 21, 2004 · Electrical · FL

While under slow acceleration the car feels like it is misfiring or hesitating. The car jerks repetitively. Took it to the shop no codes where detected.