2001 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Cooling Issues in the 2001 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
5 engine and engine cooling complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine And Engine Cooling Complaints
2001 CHEVROLET CAVALIER, UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND ON IR 80 IN THE RIGHT LANE. UNIT 1 CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA WHILE DRIVING. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0259-90) *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. WHILE DRIVING 25-35 MPH, THE TRACTION LIGHT FLASHED AND THE ENGINE BEGAN TO MAKE KNOCKING AND RATTLING NOISES. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO CHECK THE ENGINE AND THE NOISE STOPPED. WHEN HE BEGAN DRIVING AGAIN, EVERY LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AGAIN AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. WHEN HE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, THE KNOCKING STOPPED AND THE LIGHTS STOPPED FLASHING. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED ON THREE OCCASIONS. A MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE, BUT COULD NOT REMEDY THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT IS AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,358 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.
WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THE CONSUMER NOTICED A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE HEAD GASKET HAD BLEW AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB THERE WAS LEAKING COMPRESSION AT THE HEAD GASKET. *SC
CONSUMER COMPLAINING ABOUT THE REPAIR OF HIS 2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER VEHICLE. *LA RECALL# 04V036000 (ELECTRICAL IGNITION SWITCH) AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP FROM REPAIR, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON. *SC THE CONSUMER HAD TO WAIT FIVE HOURS TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. *JB
05-17/01 REPLACE LEFT FRONT STRUT & BEARING SUBLET: INSTALL NEW CLIPS 12-26-01 REPLACE SURGE TANK CAP 01-28-02 REPLACE WIRE ENDS AT EVAP CANISTER VENT SWITCH 12-06-02 REPLACED LEFT REAR WHEEL HUB REPLACED EVAP CORE AND EVAC 04-03-03 REPLACED 2 SENSORS 06-05-03 AIR QUIT - GOT ESTIMATE TO REPLACE SUCTION LINE & SHAFT SEAL FOR AIR CONDITIONER 06-09-03 CRUISE CONTROL QUIT COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON TWICE WHILE DRIVING - HAVEN'T GOTTEN ESTIMATE ON YET
Other 2001 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Problem Areas
Electrical System
26 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
17 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
13 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
12 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
12 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
12 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
11 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
10 complaints
Air Bags
9 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
8 complaints
Structure
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
7 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
7 complaints
Unknown Or Other
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
7 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
4 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Service Brakes
4 complaints
Suspensionfront
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
3 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Parking Brake
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
3 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
3 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Equipmentelectrical
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Child Seat
1 complaint
Child Seathandle Infant
1 complaint
Child Seatharness Retainerchest Clip
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyhangerbracket
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint