1999 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Engine Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine Issues in the 1999 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
3 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine Complaints
ENGINE SHAKES WHEN FIRST STARTED N WHEN IDLING, BUT NOT WHEN DRIVING. HOSES N BELTS R NOT IN GOOD SHAPE. NOT SURE ABOUT THE AIR BAGS BUT SEEN ON THIS SITE THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM. I HAVE SEEN THAT THERE ARE OR WHERE, QUIT A FEW RECALLS THAT WERE NOT TAKEN CARE OF. ESPECIALLY SAFETY ONES.
I WAS ON MY WAY TO MY DENTIST APPOINTMENT, SUDDENLY A HISSING NOISE CAME FROM THE CAR.ALL OF THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON AND I KNEW I WAS IN TROUBLE.I WAS ON A BUSY INTERSECTION IN THE CITY.I HAD TO ACT IN A SPLIT SECOND AND STEER QUICKLY OFF OF THE NEAREST SIDE RIDE.THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKING UP.I HAD JUST ENOUGH POWER TO GET SAFELY OFF OF THE STREET IN TIME AND TO KEEP FROM GETTING HIT FROM BEHIND.I WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET.THE CAR WAS TROUBLE FROM DAY ONE.I BELIEVE IT WAS A FLOODED OUT CAR SOLD TO THE UNSUSPECTITHAT UNSUSPECTING PERSON WAS ME.I GOT SUCKERED OUT OF OVER $2400. I HAVE PAID FOR AT LEAST 2 NEW CARS WITH THE MONEY I HAVE SPENT ON THIS LEMON.BY THE WAY THE SHADY OWNER DON'T FEEL RESPONSIBLE AT ALL FOR SCAMMING MY MONEY OUT OF ME.
TAKATA RECALL: FUEL GAGE NAS NEVER WORKED SINCE BEING BOUGHT, TURN SIGNALS ( BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT) BARELY WORKED WHEN BOUGHT AND WENT OUT COMPLETLY THE NEXT DAY, POWER STEERING LOCKS UP OCCASIONALLY AND AND CANT TURN WHEEL,SHIFT GEAR LINKAGES WILL ONLY SHIFT MANUALLY UNDER THE HOOD, CAR WILL DIE OR STRUGGLE TO CONTINUE RUNNING UNLESS FOOT IS ALWAYS PUSHING ON GAS, ENGINE OCCASSIONALLY BACKFIRES, AND NOT QUITE SURE IF THE FUEL PUMP IS WORKING PROPERLY OR GONE OUT
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
27 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
19 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
18 complaints
Electrical System
15 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
11 complaints
Steering
11 complaints
Unknown Or Other
9 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
8 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
8 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
7 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
5 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
5 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
4 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
4 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
4 complaints
Air Bags
3 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
3 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Fuel System Other
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
3 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Structurebodydoor
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
3 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint