Chevrolet Cavalier won't shift problems

Filed Mar 18, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 138,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that the gear shift was difficult to move and the lever became stuck. Occasionally, the key became stuck in the ignition and the gear shift would not go into gear. Also, the hood was hot, the engine overheated, and the vehicle experienced electrical failures. There were also multiple unknown warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact scheduled a diagnostic appointment with an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 138,000.

Filed Aug 21, 2008 · Transmission · WI

Driving home from work through city streets and suddenly was not able to disengage clutch when attempting to shift from 2nd to third. Transmission stuck in 2nd. Luckily I was only a couple miles from home. Further investigation on my part found clutch hydraulic hose had hole worn into it due to bracket location. Poor design with respect to hose configuration and bracket location. High potential for personal injury when operating.

Filed Feb 9, 2006 · Acceleration, Transmission · 15,000 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated that the 2004 chevrolet cavalier has been having a continuous problem with the cruise control. When the vehicle stops on dry roads, it will stall and shut off completely. The auto air control system sensor and the entire cruise control system have both been replaced twice. The parts were replaced at a service dealer. The contact stated that the automatic transmission will not shift gears smoothly, and will remain in a lower gear at higher speeds.

Filed Mar 25, 2003 · Acceleration, Body · NM

The engine overheated, and stalled. The spark plugs melted. The technician found the head warped, causing excessive internal exhaust heat. The dealer replaced the relay switch, removed the head and resurfaced. The electric fans don't turn on. The technician found the fan relay, ect sensor, and fusible link shorted(removed replaced). The vehicle had surged and died out. The sensor connector clip broken and was replaced. The console under the radio had cracked. The vehicle wouldn't start, due to multiple dtc plugs fouled. The vacuum line had broken, and the connectors were re-pinned. The vehicle wouldn't start until the engine cooled down. The alternator was not charging and there was poor battery contact to the terminal. The alternator was replaced. Between the speeds of 25-30 MPH, the vehicle felt like it was going to rev up. The transmission did not shift into gear. The transmission was replaced and the cooler lines were flushed. There was noise coming from the engine and or the defective timing chain. The tensioner was replaced/resealed, the timing chain was greased, and the serpentine belt was replaced. Scc

Filed Dec 28, 2001 · Transmission · IA

Transmission would not shift into reverse, intermittently, transmission fails to operate. *jg

Filed May 16, 2001 · Transmission · NC

While driving transmission will not shift gears. Consumer please provide more information.

Filed Aug 2, 2000 · Transmission · NY

While making a left turn, all of a sudden vehicle would not shift. After vehicle was taken to aamco, a mechanic found out that transmission snapped in half. Repairs were done at owner's expense. Vehicle was brought to the dealership for this problem at 24,000 mile,on 08/11/97. Dealer could not find a problem with vehicle. *ak total loss of power occured after the vehicle stalled.

Filed May 25, 2000 · Transmission · MA

Transmission failed prematurely; vehicle would not go into reverse and was leaking fluid. Nlm

Filed Mar 14, 2000 · Transmission · MD

When attemtping to place vehicle in reverse and pulling out of a parking space vehicle would not go into reverse. Consumer contacted dealer, dealer linked the problem to a seal which needed replacing. Please provide any further details.

Filed Dec 1, 1999 · Transmission · NY

Car refused to move while entering traffic, all reg maint. Performed, no warning, barely avoided being rear ended. Company not interested in danger or in responsibility for defective parts. Engine works, car will not go into gear.