Chevrolet Cavalier misfire problems

Filed Jan 19, 2010 · Engine · 51,000 miles · KY

Idle miss while auto is in gear (automatic). Initial occurrence 15000-20000 miles. Started when at a stop light you could feel the miss it was every 30-45 seconds. No check engine light associated with problem. Has gotten worse, still no check engine light. Now it stalls and you can watch the tachometer drop 25-50 RPM. Took it to the dealership under extended warranty @ 512010 miles. Dealership said it was #2 cylinder misfire. Changed ignition module & coil pack. I picked it up and drive it 1.5 miles and it was the same. Took it back and they swapped injectors with another cylinder and spark plugs, changed fuel filter. Picked it up again. Same problem. Dealership said they cannot fix it until there is a check engine light, even though problem could be duplicated every time car was taken back to the dealership. I had the service writer and the actual mechanic in the car with me each time and they agreed there was a problem. As of this date 1-18-10 problem still exists.

Filed Jan 1, 2009 · Fuel system · 35,000 miles · IN

Manual transmission model - problem began @ 35,000 miles, current miles 38,000. Engine rough idles/stalls when clutch is engaged. I was nearly struck by oncoming traffic while turning left when engine stalled after clutch was engaged. Lost power steering and breaks, wound up riding over curb and onto sidewalk before vehicle stopped. Noone was injured, however this was on a college campus in the evening, had it occurred earlier in the day almost certain pedestrian would have been struck by my out of control car. Will be replacing the pump as soon as I can. This is a serious danger to the driver and other drivers on the road.

Filed Feb 15, 2005 · Electrical, Fuel system · 80,000 miles · OH

When the weather began to warm up last summer my car started to have problems starting. I would turn the key and my engine would turn and turn but not fire correctly. After a few tries, it would finally start up. I didn't think any thing of this problem at first, but after a while it started misfiring like this quite freqently after the weather began to get really warm and humid outside and I had previously driven my vehicle that day. I have had all the recalls fixed on my car, including the recall for the ignition switch, but this problem with starting my car still persisted. One day I went out to my car and it didn't start at all and it ended up my battery had died and I don't know if this had anything to do with the above stated problem, but I'm sure the rough starts were not good on my battery either. I finally made an appointment with the local chevrolet dealer after I had them install a new battery and they kept it for a couple days and couldn't find anything wrong with it. Not suprisingly, the day after I got my car back, it started rough again. I bought one of those manuals that helps you identify and correct automobile problems yourself, so I have replaced coolant sensors, spark plugs, spark plug wires, and fluids, but the problem still persisted. It is now february 2005 and the weather is cooler outside and I haven't had any problems thus far. I'm afraid when it starts to get warmer outside, though, that I'll begin to have this problem again. Is there any help that I can get with this problem? Are there any recalls or has anybody else had the same problem? Thank you for any help.

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.

Filed Jun 30, 2003 · Engine, Transmission · 18,868 miles · KY

This e-mail is in regards to my 1998 cavalier rs. This car has been nothing but trouble since I bought it on june 29, 1998. Just 14 months after I purchased the car, the clutch goes out. Then it goes out four times thereafter. A total of five times my clutch has went out. The reason I purchased a brand new automobile was for the dependency of the chevrolet product. I was mistaken in my thinking obviously. That dates of having to replace the clutch master cylinder are as follows: 08/29/99, 04/05/01, 08/09/01, 10/17/01, 06/26/03. I understand things go wrong with vehicles, but five times on the same problem. (no the clutch is not being ridden.) thankfully I have reimbursment towing on my insurance, considering I was miles away from a chevrolet dealership. Also, the engine light came on july 20, 1999 (13 months after I bought the car). My receipt states all the cylynders were misfiring. On november 21, 2001 my catatylic converter had to be replaced. (don't ever go on a trip in this car!) all the work stated above was done by chevrolet dealerships. The car is paid for now and they received all of their money out of me. I just hope this doesn't happen to someone else. (the car was in my grandmother's name, mary h. Decker 3416 st ann st owensboro, ky 42303. It is now in the process of changing the name on the title.)

Filed Feb 4, 2003 · Engine · 162,800 miles · GA

When first started strong gas fumes in car; then hesitation/stalling while driving, has gone dead two times; rough idling.

Filed Jan 16, 2003 · Engine, Lights · 23,000 miles · NJ

Consumer states that when vehicle is cold it takes several attempts to start. When vehicle does finally start it will continuously stall. If started successfully vehicle has an excessively rough idle. Ph the vehicle did not start in cold weather, the lights on the dash board didn't light. The vehicle was diagnosed as cold start followed by a hard restarting and high oil pressure related to the oil pressure pump in the engine. Tsb#7761-09b. Scc

Filed Oct 30, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · TX

The ignition switch failed. The bypass switch was disconnected and the ignition replaced at consumers expense. The consumer is requesting refund for the repair cost of defective parts. The vehicle would not start at times only a clicking sound is heard. The starter was replaced, but the problem still exists. Also, the engine light stayed illuminated and it intermittently runs rough at idle. *j's

Filed May 22, 2002 · Engine · WI

While driving at highway speed of 55-60 MPH vehicle started to run rough and cut off. Dealer contacted, and informed of a blown head gasket on the 2.4l engine. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Feb 15, 2002 · Electrical · NY

My car statred to run rough about 3 months after buying it. Towed it to the dealer, they replaced the ignition coil at 42,008 on oct 29 2001.on feb.14 2002 they same prblem occured at 48,000 miles.ignition coils needed to be replaced again.there has to be a prblem somewhere as I was told that you might have to replace the coil only once in a cars life and this is the second time in only 6,000 miles!could someone please look into this.