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6.3

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,551 miles

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1997 Chevrolet Cavalier engine problems

engine problem

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1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #9

Apr 121997

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When driving at any speed tranmission failed and vehicle stalled. Also, when applying the brakes, they went straight to the floorboard and squeaked. Brake rotors and motor mounts were replaced. Also, fuel pump is going out.

- Calumet Park, IL, USA

problem #8

Aug 231997

Cavalier

  • miles
While driving vehicle will stall intermittently, speed is approximately 35-70 mph. No indication as to when the vehicle will cut off. Dealer and manufacturer cannot duplicate the problem.

- Paradise, TX, USA

problem #7

May 291998

Cavalier

  • miles
On May 29 1998 my cars ets/ engine check light came on, and I took it to a Chevrolet dealer to find out what the problem was. They told me that it was the number 2 engine cylinder misfiring, and they tried to fix the problem. Within the next few days I was back for the same problem. This time the called the technical assistant for help, and they did this another time as they did not fix the problem. I then move to ft. Polk la. As I am in the military. On 1 Jan 9, the same problem started up again. This time they did the same thing the other shop did. I have had my car in the shop for a total of 4 times that they have worked on it, replacing the cylinder cap/fuel injector and coil housing. And they talked to the technical assistantce personnel at Chevrolet. The last time I had my car in the shop was 29jan 99, and they hooked a computer up to it. Drove it for a week to try to creat the problem so they could take a picture of the system. But the lights never came on. So they gave me back my car with the problem still not fixed, and the Chevrolet Corp. Won't do any thing about the problem, but continue to work on it under the warranty. I have been told that they can't fix the problem, and the technical assistants are out of suggestions. I have filed a complaint with the Chevrolet Corp, and feel that nothing will be done about my problem. I feel that they have had several attempts to fix the problem and can't, and they won't replace the car.

- Leesville, LA, USA

problem #6

May 221997

Cavalier

  • Manual transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Cracks in crank sensor.

- Shelton, WA, USA

problem #5

Jun 131997

Cavalier

  • miles
Oil pump failed.

- Oceanside, CA, USA

problem #4

May 011998

Cavalier

  • miles
Front brake pads/rotor wore out, causing vibration when brakes are applied. Also dealer replaced engine mounts/ignition switch. Brake line was found rubbing against axle shaft and was fixed. In addition, front end shakes/vibrates.

- Franklin, TN, USA

problem #3

Jun 011997

Cavalier

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle completely cuts off in the rain while driving at any speed. Dealer was contacted, and states it is a faulty design of the vehicle.

- Indialantic, FL, USA

problem #2

Sep 061998

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • miles
Engine cylinder failed, causing oil to leak. Also, power steering fluid leak.

- Schaumburg, IL, USA

problem #1

Aug 011997

Cavalier

  • miles
The defective electrical instrument panel system malfunctioned, causing inaccurate reading of the odometer/fuel gauge, and then the engine stalled. Also there is a ticking noise from the engine. Dealer replaced piston rings and rods due to the manufacturer's incorrect size. Dealer cannot determine problem.

- Fairfield, CA, USA

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