Vehicle Safety Data

1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

9 NHTSA complaints on file

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Engine And Engine Cooling Issues in the 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

9 engine and engine cooling complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

9
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Engine And Engine Cooling Complaints

#10440387 |
THERE'S ALOT OF STUFF WRONG WITH THIS CAR. IT RAN GOOD AND IS RELIABLE WHEN RUNNING,BUT RECENTLY STOP RUNNING. *TR
#10438689 |
I REPLACED THE BATTERY ON MY 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER 2.4L WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION ABOUT 3 DAYS AGO. TODAY AS I WAS DRIVING TO GET GAS THE VEHICLE STARTED TO IDLE LOW AS IF IT WAS NOT GETTING ENOUGH FUEL TO THE ENGINE. AS I CAME TO A STOP IT GOT WORSE AND THEN I CHECK THE DASH FOR ANY INDICATION OF MALFUNCTION ONLY TO SEE MY AIRBAG, CHECK ENGINE, ABS, CHECK OIL & BATTERY LIGHTS FLICKERING. MOMENTS LATER AS I SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR IT DIES RENDERING ALL SAFETY AND NORMAL OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE. I HAD TO CALL A FRIEND TO JUMP ME 3 MORE TIMES BEFORE REACHING MY HOME WHICH WAS LESS THAN A MILE AWAY! *TR
#10230965 |
I AM THE OWNER OF A 1996 4 DOOR, 2.2 LITER CHEVROLET CAVALIER AUTOMOBILE THAT HAS A FAULTY TIMING BELT TENSIONER. THE TENSIONER WENT AND THE TIMING BELT SKIPPED, THUS CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE ENGINE. THIS VEHICLE FLAW IS WELL DOCUMENTED IN SOME CAR REVIEW MAGAZINES. *TR
#10219217 |
THE ENGINE/CAR TURNED OFF AND LOOSES ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING.. CAUSING A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. WITHOUT REASON THIS CAR TURNS OFF AND LOOSES POWER WHILE FULLY ENGAGED IN DRIVE, THIS LEAVES ME THE DRIVER WITHOUT POWER IN THE MIDDLE OF VARIOUS INTERSECTIONS AND MAIN STREETS...VERY SCARY. *TR
#10210010 |
BLOWN HEAD GASKET VEHICLE OVER HEATING, NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO REPAIR ISSUE; HEAD GASKET RECALL. THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING VERY BADLY EVEN THOUGH A COMPLETE TUNE UP HAS BEEN DONE; FUEL SYSTEM RECALL SUSPENSION MAKING LOTS OF NOISE; REAR SUSPENSION RECALL. *TR
#10069950 |
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, MOTOR STOPS RUNNING AND I LOST ALL POWER BOTH STEERING AND ELECTRICAL. GOT IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WAITED 2 MINUTES AND STARTED IT BACK UP IT WAS FINE. ONLY DID THIS 2 TIMES WITHIN A WEEK PERIOD. ENGINE IDLE ROUGH SINCE I PURCHASED IT IN 1998. TOOK IT IN AND THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING. CAME BACK SEVERAL TIMES THEY ESSENTIALLY SAID THAY COULD DO NOTHING THATS JUST HOW THEY RUN. MOTOR SURGES AND LAGS AFTER START UP. REGARDLESS OF TEMPERATURE. PUSH PEDAL MOTOR BOGS DOWN AND THEN IT WILL TAKE OFF. REPLACED ALMOST EVERY SENSOR UNDER THE HOOD PROBLEM IS STILL PRESENT. BATTERY TOOK A DUMP AT ALMOST 4 YEARS. ENGINE SPUN #3 AND #4 BEARINGS ON A COLD START UP. THEY ADVISED ME THAT I NEEDED A WATER PUMP AT THE SAME TIME.PASS POWER WINDOW WAS ALWAYS SLOW. REPLACED...
#10070972 |
JULY 2002 MANUAL TRANSAXLE LEAK- REPLACED LEFT AND RIGHT SEALS; MARCH 2003, LEFT SEAL REPLACED; OCTOBER 2003 RIGHT SEAL REPLACED. OCTOBER 2003, LOW COOLANT LIGHT COMES ON WHEN DRIVING UP HILLS IN 2ND OR 3RD GEAR AND SOMETIMES ON FLATS- SAME GEARS. DEALER CLAIMS THAT THERE IS AN ANTIFREEZE LEAK AND THAT THE HEAD GASKET IS BLOWN, MEANWHILE I TOOK IT IN FOR THE LEAKING TRANSAXLE- I CAN'T WIN.
#10059550 |
THE VEHICLE STALLED CAUSING THE DRIVER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. *AK THE TRUNK WOULD LOCK WITHOUT THE REMOTE ENTRY, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLICKERED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. *SC *JB
#10010309 |
OVER HEATING DUE TO HEAD GASKET/ THERMOSTAT PROBLEMS.*JB

Other 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Coolingengine 49 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 48 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 41 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 36 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 33 complaints Air Bags 24 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 24 complaints Unknown Or Other 24 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 22 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 17 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 15 complaints Interior Lighting 14 complaints Electrical Systemignition 13 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 12 complaints Visibilitywindshield 12 complaints Electrical System 11 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 11 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 10 complaints Seats 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 9 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 8 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 8 complaints Suspensionrear 8 complaints Tires 8 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 7 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 7 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 7 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 6 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 6 complaints Structurebodydoor 6 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 5 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 5 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 5 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 5 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 5 complaints Steering 5 complaints Suspensionfront 5 complaints Child Seat 4 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 4 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 4 complaints Seat Belts 4 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 4 complaints Steeringcolumn 4 complaints Suspension 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 4 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 4 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 3 complaints Power Train 3 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 3 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 3 complaints Structure 3 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 2 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 2 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 2 complaints Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 2 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 2 complaints Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 2 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 2 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 2 complaints Suspensionrearshock Absorber 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Equipmentotherlabels 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting 1 complaint Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Structurebody 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System 1 complaint Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint
← Back to 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER overview
Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report