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1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Engine Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine Issues in the 1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

4 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Engine Complaints

#10936588 |
CAR RADIATOR FAN WON'T KICK ON CAUSE CAR TO GET VERY DANGEROUSLY HOT CAUSING CAR TO BECOME A BOMB
#10681975 |
THE SAFETY DEVICE LIGHT CAME ON. IT WON'T GO OFF, CAN'T START MY CAR. *JS
#10575461 |
I WAS DRIVING AROUND 30 MPH TO A STOP SIGN AND MY CAR DIED WHILE IN DRIVE, APPROACHING A STOP SIGN. THE INCIDENT HAPPENED AGAIN IN MAY 2010 WHEN I WAS DRIVING HOME AND HAD TO COAST DOWN A BRIDGE, WHICH PROMPTED ME TO SELL THE CAR BECAUSE I FELT IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE ANYMORE. *TR
#10564734 |
AS I WAS GOING TO TURN THE SWITCH ON TO TURN ON MY CAR IT DIDN'T WANT TO START. I HAD SOME ONE FIX IT BUT COULD NOT FIND A WAY TO FIX IT. THEY HAD TO ADD A BUTTON UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL TO START THE CAR AS I TURN THE SWITCH ON. THERE WAS COUPLE A OF TIMES WHERE THE CAR WOULD GO ON PASSLOCK BY ITSELF AND WOULDN'T START UNTIL A LONG PERIOD OF WAITING. THE EXTERNAL HEADLIGHTS BURN CONSTANTLY AND I WOULD BUY NEW BULBS FOR THE BACK LIGHTS. ONE TIME OUR NEIGHBOR SAID HE HEARD NOISE LIKE FIREWORKS ON OUR PROPERTY AND HE SAID THAT HE SEEN OUR CAR WAS SPARKING LIGHT OUT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THAT MORNING OF THAT DAY HE TOLD US AND AS WE WERE CHECKING THE CAR I COULD SMELL SOMETHING BURNED. AS A RESULT OF THAT THE CAR DIDN'T...

Other 1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 47 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 44 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 36 complaints Air Bags 32 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 32 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 31 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 29 complaints Unknown Or Other 26 complaints Electrical Systemignition 23 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 17 complaints Steering 16 complaints Electrical System 15 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 14 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 13 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 13 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 13 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 12 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 10 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 10 complaints Suspension 9 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 8 complaints Suspensionrear 8 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 7 complaints Structurebodydoor 7 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 6 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 6 complaints Seats 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 6 complaints Structureframe And Members 6 complaints Suspensionfront 6 complaints Tires 6 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 6 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 6 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 5 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 5 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 5 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 4 complaints Exterior Lighting 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 4 complaints Power Train 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 4 complaints Steeringcolumn 4 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 3 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 3 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 3 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 3 complaints Interior Lighting 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 3 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 3 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 3 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 3 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield 3 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 2 complaints Seat Belts 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 2 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Child Seathandle Infant 1 complaint Child Seattether Strapwebbing 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systems 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesdragpower Assist System 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint
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