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3.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,345 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1999 Chevrolet Cavalier engine problems

engine problem

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1999 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner Comments

problem #11

Nov 242008

Cavalier

  • 79,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The engine stalls without warning while driving. Engine will start if transmission is put into neutral. The event happens with and without cruise control on. It happens at steady highway speed and when decreasing speed. It went for a couple of months without stalling, but then stalled twice in one week. 2.2L engine with automatic transmission. Nothing has been done to correct the problem.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #10

Mar 152004

Cavalier 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 97,520 miles
The engine made a ticking sound, later the timing chain broke, and it was replaced. However the engine was ticking again. The dealer stated that the timing chain was not put on correctly by an independent mechanic.

- Carthage, MS, USA

problem #9

Jan 182003

Cavalier

  • miles
The engine stopped running while driving on the interstate, which caused the vehicle to have no power.

- Des Moines, IA, USA

problem #8

Jun 012002

Cavalier

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When driving, consumer depressed brake pedal twice successively and engine shuddered, then stalled.. 1999, Chevrolet, Cavalier Z24.

- Mifamishi, 00, USA

problem #7

Jun 302002

Cavalier 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
Car cuts off at any given time. Can be running at 60 mph or sitting at a stop light, just completely cuts off. Will not restart, have to park it and let it sit, could only take 10 minutes or could take a few hours before it will run again.

- North Wilkesboro, NC, USA

problem #6

Mar 152003

Cavalier 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 54,000 miles
While driving and with no warning, the vehicle stalled. Water dripped from the vehicle which caused the consumer to add antifreeze. This cooled the engine. The consumer was able to make it to the repair shop and there he found out the motor mount was bad and the engine rocked back and forth. This caused the bolt on the compressor to penetrate a hole in the hose. The motor mount and hose had to be replaced.

- North Huntingdon, PA, USA

problem #5

Mar 072003

(reported on)

Cavalier 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 25,078 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When the consumer slowed down to make a turn, the engine stalled. On numerous occasions consumer slows down vehicle and the engine will stall.

- Melbourne, FL, USA

problem #4

Mar 022003

Cavalier 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 61,200 miles
Valve cover gasket and head gasket both faulty on engine at only 60,000 miles. This is a very common complaint yet I have not found any recalls. Chevrolet fails to admit to these failures, and will not assist. In same neighborhood, three other Cavalier owners have replaced head gaskets and Chevrolet does nothing.

- Lake Mary, FL, USA

problem #3

Jan 182002

Cavalier

  • miles
Car temperature gauge indicated car running hot, drove it 3 miles to safety, engine ceased, warped heads. No prior notice of overheating, never overheated before this incident; engine had to be replaced. Warranty company inspected, said water pump and thermostat failed, both were manufacturer parts, which caused engine to overheat and severe damage. I was not reimbursed by warranty for engine, I had to pay myself, $3000 - if manufacturer defects than warranty co should pay!

- Rockwell, NC, USA

problem #2

Aug 012001

(reported on)

Cavalier 4WD

  • miles
Odometer trips, cluster replaced, engine burning gasket replaced, electrical electrical radio cassette plays sides A/B simutaneously and station are staticky, radio replaced once problem still exist but can not be duplicated, back right passenger door stick and transmission will not change into 3rd gear.

- Durham, NC, USA

problem #1

Nov 012001

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine has 2 cracked pistons and 3 cracked valves that need to be replaced, as well as other parts of the engine. Consumer stated that vehicle was undriveable. Aluminum head will have to be machined before reuse.

- St. Geneva, MO, USA

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