Chevrolet Cavalier sudden acceleration problems

Filed May 19, 2015 · Acceleration, Lights · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet cavalier. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration even though the brake pedal was engaged. The contact mentioned that the turn signal lights also failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Oct 16, 2011 · Acceleration, Engine · 8,000 miles · PA

Car will accelerate on it's own usually occurs while slowing down or while making a turn pressing the brake hard slows the car but it continues to apply power what stops the engine from continuing to accelerate is to push the clutch in, at the moment the engine will accelerate to 6500 RPM then return to normal like it is completing some cycle. It is very dangerous in the winter. We have expected a recall but nothing. I can guarantee a lawsuit if my wife and kids are injured. This is a true case of sudden acceleration that the feds can investigate.

Filed Jul 22, 2010 · Acceleration · 209,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet cavalier. While driving 30 MPH, the rpms began to increase and suddenly, the vehicle accelerated on its own. The contact applied extreme force to the brakes and shifted into neutral gear in order to slow down. The vehicle continued to lunge forward every time the vehicle came to a stop. The failure occurred three times. The dealer was not notified. The failure was not diagnoses or repaired. The failure and current mileages were 209,000.

Filed May 17, 2010 · Acceleration · 52,000 miles · WA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cavalier. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle began to shake and it suddenly accelerated. The contact applied the brakes; however, they failed to stop the vehicle from accelerating fifteen times. The contact called an authorized dealer who stated that they would diagnose the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000. The current mileage was 83,002.

Filed May 4, 2010 · Acceleration, Electrical · 82,000 miles · WA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cavalier. While the contact was driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The contact also noticed that the windshield wipers suddenly stopped working intermittently. The vehicle had not been inspected when the complaint was filed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 82,000.

Filed Dec 14, 2005 · Acceleration · 164,900 miles · TN

Dt: the contact stated h the cruise control malfunctioned. While traveling at 45 MPH he turned on the cruise control switch and the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 60 MPH. The contact tried to disengage the cruise control several times by depressing the brake pedal which should manually turn off the cruise control switch. However, these attempts were unsuccessful. As a result, he turned the ignition off, and coasted to the side of the road. When he restarted the vehicle the engine revved high. He turned off the ignition and the vehicle was towed home. Afterwards, he pulled the fuse and deactivated the cruise control. No further repairs have been made.

Filed Jun 22, 2004 · Acceleration · 2,000 miles · WV

Intermittently while consumer's foot was on the brake pedal vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. When this occurred the vehicle was put in neutral. Engine continued to rev for 5 minutes, then it suddenly died down. This failure almost caused two rear end collisions. Vehicle was taken to dealership 8 times, but they only worked on it 5 times. They also test drove the vehicle for 44 miles, no problem was found.

Filed May 10, 2004 · Acceleration · CA

While driving 60 MPH, without warning the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and took it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. Please provide further detail.

Filed Dec 26, 2003 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 100 miles · FL

I purchased a 1996 chevrolet cavalier ls from advanced care care inc in orlando florida 9-23-03 this car is a lemon. List of problems with it (was sold to me telling me nothing was wrong with it ). *ak problems ive paid to fix so far engine replaced head job (blown head gasket) 02 sensor twice ECM computer twice coil pack- 3 times icm 5 times engine strut transmount front engine mount brakes rotors main rod bearings catalytic convertor they are now saying it needs another engine that the crankshaft is bad , it is pouring out oil, I cant go past 3 rpms it has sudden acceleration that has almost caused multiple accidents the car has a stalling problem as well which has almost costed me and my son our life. Advanced car care inc (silverstar road) in orlando florida sold me this car notifying me nothing was wrong with it. I have already paid 7,000 dollars in repairs and the car is even more messed up than what it was. Everytime I pay for something to be fixed something else wrong shows up... I took it to the chevrolet dealership and the mechanics were all shocked at this car. They sd the have never seen a car built this messed up before. The computer was shooting out 13 different codes. This is a lemon car. I need it fixed or replaced also s & s automotive in apopka florida charged me 1,515 in repairs which they never gave me a written quote or even on the phone. They lied to me about parts being new when they were used. They installed my catalytic convertor wrong as well. They did work and labor to the car and charged me for it without my concent.. When I went to pick up the car and I test drove it I was shocked that now the crank shaft is all of a sudden bad and it will cost me 2,000 there or 5,000 at the dealership. I am a single mom and I dont even have a dollar to my name right now. Couldnt buy my son any gifts for christmas after paying all of these car bills and now im stuck with this lemon of a car .

Filed Nov 12, 2003 · 50,000 miles · 00

The wire that connects to the air conditioner is too short and will intermittently cause the AC to kick in. When the AC kicks in this will cause the vehicle to surge forward. There is a technical service bulletin about this problem, but the manufacturer will not do any thing about it.