Chevrolet Cavalier engine problems

engine problem

8.7

pretty bad

Typical Repair Cost:

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Average Mileage:

147,900 miles

Number of complaints:

3 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (3 reports)

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problem #3

2008Apr 04

Cavalier Sport Package V4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 333,700 miles

put key in. turn to start, makes a noise doesn't want to turn over. seems like it only happens when hot, i live in Florida. finally when it does start it, it shakes like crazy, makes a cloud of smokes and smells like fuel. took to Chevy dealer but if it runs, turns off for a few minutes and starts just fine. i changed the battery, spark plugs, tried fuel injector cleaner. nothing works, anyone have this situation? solutions?? please help

bluecavy

Brandon, FL, USA

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problem #2

2008Mar 08

Cavalier 2.2L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 58,000 miles

Last week my sister tells me that her car will not start. Thought it was the battery. Turns out the engine rotates fine and there was spark. Everything else (fuel pump and fuses) seem to fine as well.
Friend says that his wifes Cavalier had the same issue and to follow the instructions on resetting the passlock system.
Did not work. There is no blinking or steady light coming from the "theft" light on the dash.
Found a website that added the "turn key back off for 5 seconds" and after a 15 minute wait it worked.
Now the car is stuck on the 3rd floor of the Ritz in downtown New Orleans. Will not start no matter how many times I try the 10 minute reset!
Called for a tow truck but nobody has a truck small enough to enter the parking garage to get the car!!!! Since the car will not run it is impossible to get it out to the 1st floor so that a truck can retrieve the thing.
I guess I will be returning back to downtown to sit in the car again for another battle with this car!!!!
I will be installing the bypass PLJX. I hope this will work. As of now, my sister will be getting a new car instead.

Terry B.

Luling, LA, USA

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problem #1

2002Aug 31

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • 52,000 miles

Turns over but won't start. Please help, not really sure what the problem is.

Tony M.

Humble, TX, USA

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