Are there any problems with the Chevy Cavalier?

Here are total complaints by model year for the Chevrolet Cavalier. Overall the worst problem category is Chevrolet Cavalier accessories – interior problems.

Why is my Chevy Cavalier running out of gas?

I forgot it running, it ran out of gas and sat until the battery went dead with the key in the “on” position. Now it won’t start. Security light, check gauges and service lights all stay on. Gas gauge doesn’t register any gas (I put 4 gallons in). Very little gas pressure. Has power to the ICM. No power to fuel pump. Any ideas? Thanks.

Why does my Cavalier stall at a stop sign?

I have a 2004 cavalier and when I am stopped at a stop sign the car acts like it wants to die, I have to put it in park and push in on the gas so it dosen’t die. I changed out the fuel filter and air filter. anyone have any ideas on what it can be?

Where are the wires on a Chevy Cavalier?

There is a gray wiring harness / connector on the driver side under the air intake tube.It must have 16-24 wires going in and out of it. He shook it and it started.

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What kind of engine does a 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier have?

A new LS sport sedan and LS sport coupe join General Motors’ best-selling car line for the 2002 model year and are equipped with a new EcoTec 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 140 horsepower. A sporty Z24 sedan joins the Z24 coupe, and both are fitted with a 150-hp, twin-cam four-cylinder; they will be available for a limited time.

How many people can fit in a Chevy Cavalier?

All Cavaliers seat five occupants. The rear seatback folds down to add cargo space beyond the trunk’s basic capacity, which is 13.2 cubic feet in the coupe and 13.6 cubic feet in the sedan. A standard center console contains five cupholders – three for front occupants and two for rear passengers – as well as slots for coins, cassettes and CDs.

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Is the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier a good car?

It will do the trick to get you from A to B but you won’t have much fun in the process. The 2.2L OHV engine is reliable and relatively cheap on gas, but don’t expect the same level of performance or sophistication as the japanese brands. Overal the Cavalier was a good car for the price paid but there are far better cars out there.

Why is the Check Engine light not working on my Chevy Cavalier?

Tap the to learn more about the most common Chevrolet Cavalier problems. The turn signal switch in the steering column may fail causing the turn signals not to work on one or both sides. Illumination of the check engine light may be the result of a loose or worn gas cap.

Is the overal Cavalier a good car to buy?

The 2.2L OHV engine is reliable and relatively cheap on gas, but don’t expect the same level of performance or sophistication as the japanese brands. Overal the Cavalier was a good car for the price paid but there are far better cars out there.

When did I Buy my 2002 Chevy Cavalier?

I bought my 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier standard black coupe in November 2006. I like this car because it hasn’t given me any problems yet. I hear very good and bad things about this car all the time, I don’t really know who to believe. But, all I can say is that I own the standard 2002 coupe model with about 58,000 miles on it and it runs great.

When to replace clutch on 2002 Chevy Cavalier?

The clutch needed replacing at around 75K due to a failure on the springs, but the replacement GM clutch is still going in the car but is showing signs of needing to be replaced again after 160k miles. The original alternator gave out at 220K miles and i was still running the original serpentine belt.

What kind of car is a 2002 Chevy Cavalier?

Consumer Ratings Rank Vehicles HP #1 2003 Oldsmobile Alero 170 #2 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier 115 #3 2002 Pontiac Sunfire 115 #4 2002 Saturn S-Series 100

Can you change your own oil in a Cavalier?

If you can change your own oil-you can change the switch (check you tube for videos and watch more than one). Secondly-if you change the negative battery cable-make sure you ground it otherwise the car will just turn off while driving before needing to be put in park and restarted (lucky I wasn’t run over on hwy 5 before this discovery).

What kind of engine does a Chevrolet Cavalier have?

The base Cavalier, which uses a 115-hp engine, can have an optional Sport Package. Chevrolet’s front-drive subcompact coupe and sedan are similar to the Pontiac Sunfire. In a couple of years, GM is expected to replace these two aging cars with new models that can be sold elsewhere around the world. A face-lift could take place before that time.