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really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
no data
Average Mileage:
120,000 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
engine problem
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problem #1
2003Oct 29
(reported on)Cavalier LX
- 120,000 miles
While driviny a sudden loss of power/rpm happened without the engine breaking off. This happened every few days/weeks. The cure is to stop shut the engine off and restart it again.
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2004May 23
(reported on)Cavalier
My first problems began with loss of power and the car "bogging" down.. then it would die. Normally have to wait 20 mins at least before it will restart. Finally I noticed that this only happens in hot weather in stop and go traffic. On the highway, never a problem. Now I've noticed that any time I idle for very long at all my temp gauge goes almost in the red and eventually it will die. Once again you must wait for cool down to get it to restart. I have taken it to several dealerships for repair and they all say they can't duplicate the problem and find nothing wrong. Well something IS wrong and it stinks stalling out in a fast food drive thru or at a redlight for unknown amounts of time. Besides being an embarrassment and inconvenience, it is a serious danger depending on where you are stalled out! Please help! Any suggestions appreciated.
Jill R.
Cisco, TX, USA
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