2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Vehicle Speed Control Problems
9 NHTSA complaints on file
Vehicle Speed Control Issues in the 2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
9 vehicle speed control complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 4 resulted in injury.
9
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Vehicle Speed Control Complaints
FIRST DRIVER SIDE REAR TURN SIGNAL BLINKED RAPIDLY, THEN BRAKE LIGHT AND TURN LIGHT CEASED TO WORK. WHEN CHECKED, THE LIGHT AND LENS WERE FUSED (MELTED) TOGETHER. AS WELL DRIVER SIDE WINDOW CEASED TO WORK. MECHANIC STATED ITS ELECTRICAL AND ADVISED I CHECK RECALLS.ALSO SOMETIMES GAS PEDAL ACCELERATES WITHOUT PRESSURE FROM ME. NO CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN OR WHY...JUST OCCASIONALLY HAPPENS. *TR
I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL TO BEGIN TO SLOW AS I APPROACHED A RED LIGHT. THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN BUT INSTEAD CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE, AS THE GAS PEDAL WAS STUCK DOWN. I WAS SURPRISED AND PUSHED DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND THE CAR WAS ABLE TO STOP. ONCE THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, THE CAR IMMEDIATELY BEGAN ACCELERATING QUICKLY WITHOUT TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL, WHICH WAS STILL STUCK DOWN. I PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL REPEATEDLY WITH MY FOOT UNTIL IT BECAME UNSTUCK, AND IMMEDIATELY DROVE TO A NEARBY AUTO REPAIR FACILITY. THE TECHNICIAN LOOKED AT THE CAR AND DISCOVERED THAT THE GAS PEDAL HAD STUCK ON THE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT, WHICH APPEARED WARPED NEAR THE PEDAL AREA. DUE TO THE INDENTATION IN THE MAT, IT APPEARED THAT THE PEDAL HAD BEEN RUBBING ON THE MAT FOR SOME...
THIS 2000 CAVALIER WAS PURCHASED FEB. 2006, THE NEEDLE WAS GOING AT A HIGHER RPM CONSTANTLY. FINALLY, THE OTHER DAY IT WENT UP 5000 RPM'S. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO MY GARAGE AND SEVERAL VALVES WERE REPLACED. THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE COMPUTER WAS JUST REPLACED. HOPEFULLY THE PROBLEM IS SOLVED. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. *JB
WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW A SPEED, THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD AND IT FELT LIKE THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. THE DEALER REFUSED TO FIX THE VEHICLE AND STATED THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. *PH THE ABS SENSOR HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE. *SCC *JB
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *JB
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CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN ON HIGHWAY, ACCELERATED BEYOND DRIVER'S CONTROL, WITH BRAKES APPLIED DRIVER PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL, GUIDED CAR OFF ROAD AND SHUT OFF ENGINE. MECHANIC WHERE CAR WAS TOWED EXPLAINED THAT THE AIR FILTER COVER HAD BROKEN AND A PIECE FROM AIR FILTER COVER WAS SUCKED INTO AIR DUCT TO THROTTLE BODY CAUSING THROTTLE TO BE STUCK OPEN. CAR IS BIFUEL CNG. IS THIS IS A FACTOR IN AIR FILTER COVER CRACKING? IS THERE PARTS TRACKING FOR REPLACEMENT OF AIR FILTER COVERS AND IS IT KNOWN HOW MANY OF THOSE WENT TO BIFUEL CARS. WHY IS AIR FILTER COVER CRACKING? OR IS THERE A FIX TO PREVENT PIECES FROM LODGING IN THROTTLE? DT
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SPEEDOMETER STAYS AT BETWEEN 15 AND 20 MPH WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT IN MOTION. WHEN DRIVING AT ABOUT 25 MPH, GAUGE SAYS SPEED IS 75MPH. OTHER TIMES, GAUGE STAYS AT 0 AND VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. DT
SERIOUS ACCIDENT MAY BE RELATED TO THIS OR SIMILAR PART. WAS TOLD CAR HAD ACCELERATED QUICKLY, AND THROTTLE INCREASED RAPIDLY.PLEASE INVESTIGATE> I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON YOUR WEB SITE WITH THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM.THIS MAY BE A SAFTEY PROBLEM. *AK
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THIS PART FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE AND DECELERATE FORCING THE DRIVER TO HAVE TO RIDE THE BRAKES TO KEEP THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL. *AK
Other 2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Problem Areas
Electrical System
22 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
19 complaints
Unknown Or Other
19 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
17 complaints
Steering
17 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
15 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
15 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
15 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
14 complaints
Structure
14 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
13 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
10 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Air Bags
8 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
8 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
8 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
8 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
8 complaints
Structurebody
8 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
7 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
7 complaints
Suspensionfront
7 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
6 complaints
Interior Lighting
6 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
6 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
4 complaints
Fuel System Other
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
4 complaints
Steeringcolumn
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
3 complaints
Power Train
3 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
3 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
3 complaints
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
3 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
2 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Child Seatshellinfant
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalbulbs
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblymounting
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Air
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyshackle
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint
Wheelshubcapcover
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint