1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Power Trainautomatic Transmission Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Trainautomatic Transmission Issues in the 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
6 power trainautomatic transmission complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Power Trainautomatic Transmission Complaints
VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE A DIP STICK FOR THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. DEALER INSISTED THAT THE VEHICLE MUST BE BROUGHT TO THEM IN ORDER FOR THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TO BE CHECKED. CONSUMER CLAIMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING WHILE THE DEALER WAS SERVICING THE VEHICLE. *AK
#558140
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THE TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELY, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING WARRANTY REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE DEALERSHIP. *MJS
#721781
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HIGH PITCH HUM USUALLY AFTER 45 MPH BUT OCCURS ALSO WHEN MOTOR IS STRESSED RELATED NOT SHIFTING . MOTOR SHIFTS AT 10MPH, 20MPH, AND SOUNDS STRESSED / LABORED FROM 45 TO 55MPH BEFORE IT SHIFTS AGAIN IF IT SHIFTS AGAIN. CAR IS AUTOMATIC 3 SPEED. WHEN SHIFTING IT JERKS FORWARD AND THEN SUDDENLY PULLS BACKWARD HARD. WHEN SITTING STILL SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE CAR JERKS HARD. WHENSITTING STILL AND SHIFTING FROM REAR TO DRIVE, CAR SHIFTS HARD. ALL GEARS SHIFT HARD. USING TRANSMISSION OIL. OFTEN HAVE TO RESTART ENGINE 4 TIMES BEFORE IT REMAINS RUNNING. COUNT TO 10 BEFORE RESTARTING DOES NOT HELP. WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, OFTEN FEELS A HARD PULLING LIKE IT IS REALLY WORKING HARD TO PULL ITSELF. ACCELERATES AND DECELERATES AS IF IT HAS ITS OWN MIND. CHEVY TRIED TO REPROGRAM TWICE BUT WOULD NOT TAKE SO REPLACED COMPUTER ABOUT 8 MONTHS AGO. BUT...
#715006
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TRANSMISSON SLIPS SOMETIMES AND NO ONE CAN TILL ME WHAT IS WRONG. THE MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE AND THERE IS ONLY 29,917 MILES ON IT. THE CAR VIBRATES REALLY BAD WHEN YOU ARE JUST SETTING IN IT WITH THE CAR RUNNING LIKE WHEN YOU ARE AT A RED LIGHT OR A STOP SIGN. YOU JUST START THE CAR UP AND IT CLUNKS YOU TURN THE CAR OFF AND IT CLUNKS.
#706089
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THIS CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER RECOGNIZES THE PROBLEM BUT CONSISTANTLY REFUSES TO TAKE ANY RSPONSIBILITIES FOR THE JUNK THAT THEY SOLD ME. THIS CAR HAS BEEN TO THE BODY SHOP FOR REPAIRS ON THE MANUFACTURER GROUND EFFECTS PACKAGE THE TRANSMISSION THAT DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY THE BRAKE SYSTEM THE I HAVE HAD TO HAVE ROTORS TURNED AND WITHIN FOUR MONTHS HAVE BRAND NEW ROTORS BUT ON. THE SUNROOF DOESN'T OPEN PROPERLY, THE TRUNK LID HITS THE BUMPER WHEN YOU CLOSE IT,THE ENGINE MAKES A WEIRD RATTLE NOISE WHEN YOU GO OVER A BUMP,THE DOORS DO NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY, THER IS TONS OF RUST ON THE INSIDE WALLS OF MY TRUNK, I WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF A RECALL ON THE OIL CONSUMPTION VALVE TWO WEEKS AFTER ALL THE OIL IN MY CAR HAD LEAKED OUT CAUSING MY ENGINE TO KNOCK ON MY WAY HOME...
#835943
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THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HESIATE WHILE DRIVING WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. BEEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIME ,BUT DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
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Steeringrack And Pinion
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Air Bagsfrontal
22 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
20 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
14 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
14 complaints
Air Bags
12 complaints
Electrical System
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
12 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
11 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
7 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
7 complaints
Structurebodydoor
7 complaints
Structurebodytrunk Lid
7 complaints
Structureframe And Members
7 complaints
Unknown Or Other
7 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
7 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
6 complaints
Suspensionfront
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
5 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
5 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
5 complaints
Structurebody
5 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
4 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
4 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
4 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
4 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
4 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
3 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
3 complaints
Fuel System Other
3 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
3 complaints
Power Train
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
3 complaints
Steeringcolumn
3 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
3 complaints
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
3 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
3 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Parking Brakeconventional
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint