Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 98876121A | 04/01/1998 | 601058 | Vehicles may exhibit a clattering noise at idle speed originating from the timing chain and front cover area. *yc | 06/24/1998 | |
| 776001 | 07/01/1997 | 52935 | Information concerning engine knock/rattle or tap noise before engine has reached operating temperature or under light load conditions at operating temperature (replace piston and/or rod assemblies). ak | 11/13/1997 | |
| 776001 | 03/01/1997 | 51302 | Knock, rattle or tap noise from the engine before the engine has reached operating temperature or under light load conditions at operating temperature knock, rattle or tap noise from the engine before the engine has reached operating | 06/27/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 876002A | 07/01/1998 | 876002 | 615073 | Some v6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil and then does not re | 12/26/2000 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| While driving temperature guage starts to fluctuate prior to loss of braking power, this happens intermittently, dealer has been unable to recognize problem area. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 05/06/2004 | 83334 | 1 | |
| I have had a problem with my engine's cooling system ever since i got it. it consistently over- heats, leaks coolant and i believe there is something wrong with the fan. my car finally broke down from it and i am going to have to pay hundreds of more dollars toget the problem fixed. i have 2 friends that have the exact same car with the same problems. i am so sick of taking this car in for problems. also, there have been problems with the fan belt and parallel pullies, which i was told by aaa. *ak | |||
| 12/07/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated there was not enough heat, temperature gauge stays low, the dealer replaced the thermostat, coolant pipe gasket and drive belt.*jb | |||
| 05/12/1994 | 1 | 12/01/1993 | |
| Each time they admit that it is a problem and they give a discount i feel they need to pay i am still having problems with the vehicle leaking antifreeze. please help i have talked to other cavalier owners they have the same problem help.*ak | |||
| 12/12/2000 | 2 | 08/01/1993 | |
| Will contact dealer service and manufacturer for assistance. no safety defect listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 05/01/1999 | ||
| Coolant leaks constantly.*ak. | |||
| 08/19/1997 | 3 | 03/01/1994 | |
| Replaced driver-side bearing-hub assembly once and pass.- side 3 times in 2 1/2 years. engine overheats very easily and stalls while going down the road causing loss of steering/braking, etc. abs brakes are not engaging 3/4 of the time. rear pass.-side lock will not engage automatically. | |||
| 02/23/1998 | 1 | 12/01/1993 | |
| I am aware that the '92 & '93 models are covered for the same engine, same problem. shouldn't the '94 models be covered since they have the same problem? *ak | |||
| 10/20/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1993 | |
| Gm will not extend warranty even though they do so with 92/93 with same problem. | |||
| 10/13/1999 | 0 | ||
| Check engine light came on, and consumer noticed that the engine temperature was going up. consumer stopped car, and called a tow company. consumer towed car to a chevrolet dealer. dealer said they had to replace engine head gasket and water pump because one engine head cylinder bolt broke. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1994 | |||
| Replace head gasket 10/96, water pump and hoses 07/99 and still looses coolant | |||
| 05/12/1995 | |||
| When driving in bad weather conditions the vehicle leaks in the inside of the vehicle. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||
| 05/04/2003 | 184000 | 1 | 04/29/1997 |
| Lower radiator hose rubbed on motor mount and wore through the metal on the hose, causing loss of fluid and engine cooling failure. hose was in good shape except for this. new hose is still rubbing. no apparent way to mount it differently. *ak second complaint. air conditioning external runoff often runs into car under passenger mat instead of outside. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/04/2003 | 184000 | 1 | 04/29/1997 |
| Lower radiator hose rubbed on motor mount and wore through the metal on the hose, causing loss of fluid and engine cooling failure. hose was in good shape except for this. new hose is still rubbing. no apparent way to mount it differently. *ak second complaint. air conditioning external runoff often runs into car under passenger mat instead of outside. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 11/18/2002 | 2 | ||
| Head gasket leaking needed replaced in1998 at 43445, then started leaking in 2002 at 74847. | |||
| 1 | 10/30/1996 | ||
| Head gasket failure causing leakage. *jb | |||
| 03/21/2001 | |||
| Loss of coolant and overheating on 2.2l engine. dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warrany, and not covered under a recall. please provide any further details on this matter. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1997 | 4 | 12/01/1993 | |
| Head gasket leaks coolant at the exhaust manifold side, the gasket has been replaced 3 times, gasket is leaking again. cj | |||
| 01/04/2001 | 1 | ||
| Head gasket failed causing a coolant leak. nlm | |||
| Engine pistons were 2k undersized, causing engine to knock. dealer has replaced pistons.*ak | |||
| 09/25/1998 | 2 | 11/01/1994 | |
| Engine head gaskets have blown twice. chevrolet has extended warranty on 1995-1998 cavaliers and 1994 in canda only. *ak the consumer had requested the manufacturer to reimburse him for the cost of repair. *yh | |||
| 3 teeth of flywheel broke off, causing damage to housing of starter.please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 12/01/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1995 | |
| While changing the oil i noticed a rust line down the engine block where the transmission housing and engine block meet. there is a distinct leak at that section of the head/block where they meet. *ak | |||
| 09/23/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Timing belt broke, resulting in 1200.00 repairs. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1996 | 3 | ||
| Head gasket failed and replaced 3 times. *et | |||
| 01/01/1994 | 0 | ||
| While driving battery died. took vehicle to mechanic and they said flywheel broke.*ak | |||
| 12/06/1999 | 2 | ||
| The cylinder head gaskets failed twice. yh | |||
| 02/02/2000 | 1 | ||
| The head gasket cylinder is leaking. yh | |||
| Engine mounts have prematurely broken, causing engine to rise while driving. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 01/20/1999 | |||
| Vehicle was experiencing overheating due to loss of coolant leakage. dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not under manufacturer's recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| Motor mounts failed causing vibration. | |||
| 11/18/1999 | |||
| While vehicle was having an oil change, etc. at a repair shop, consumer was informed of a leakages from head gasket. dealer / manufacturer notified. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1997 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Rear engine mount failed. nlm | |||
| 10/22/1999 | |||
| While driving approximately 55mph, timing chain broke in rush hour traffic. there wasn't any warning. this caused the vehicle to slow down & become inoperative. vehicle was towed to mechanic. was informed by mechanic the plastic part that rotates the timing chain was defective. the timing chain needs to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 10/13/1999 | 0 | ||
| Check engine light came on, and consumer noticed that the engine temperature was going up. consumer stopped car, and called a tow company. consumer towed car to a chevrolet dealer. dealer said they had to replace engine head gasket and water pump because one engine head cylinder bolt broke. *ak | |||
| Engine gasket problems: the whole engine was replaced at 12, 000 miles. engine head gasket blew out at 30,000 miles and again at 57,000 miles. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| 04/15/1998 | |||
| A blown engine head gasket.seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. dealer/manufacturer notifed, and informed consumer that nothing could be done unless consumer picks up full cost for repairs. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1993 | 3 | 02/11/1997 | |
| Head gasket recalled, after repair it failed 2 more times. | |||
| 04/10/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1994 | |
| In 1995 gm made special policy for 1995 cavalier's, for headgaskets leaking. i own a 94 cavalier. my cavalier has the same engine as the 95 cavalier. i contacted gm and they refused to say that there are any problems with headgaskets leaking. i then called 22 different chevy dealers across the usa. two dealers said that they seen very little problems with headgaskets leaking. the other dealers said that there were major problems with headgaskets leaking. the invoice from my repair said that a new style gasket was installed. it seems that gm knows there is a problem with the gaskets. i am sure that if records from other dealers were asked for, that it would show more problems with the gaskets failling. this is to all cavalier's from the first year to present. thank you. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1994 | |
| Original head gasket replaced under warranty at approx 29,000 miles, replacement head gasket replaced again at approx 51,000 miles, dealer would not cover full cost of repair due to expired warranty. offered 1/2 price on job. i accepted due to fact i had nothing else to drive and would have to pay full price elsewhere. feel dealer should have covered entire cost. they told me problem was not uncommon in these types of cars. | |||
| 08/20/1998 | 8 | 10/01/1993 | |
| Engine has a rough idle. the dealer has replaced the engine mounts eight times prior to this incident. *ak | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1994 | ||
| Manifold gasket failed. | |||
| 03/02/1997 | 1 | ||
| Head gasket was damaged & leaked fluid. mechanic told owner anti-freeze entered after materials used & would swell when overheated. *ak | |||
| 1 | 04/26/1994 | ||
| Head gasket blew, causing engine failure. | |||
| 11/01/1996 | |||
| Engine motor mounts failed, causing vibration in the steering wheel while driving. *ak | |||
| 05/02/1996 | 1 | 05/02/1996 | |
| No motor mounts. | |||
| 06/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Motor mounts replaced 3 times due to vibration. *sd | |||
| The engine lifter make a noise. tt | |||
| 10/12/1994 | 2 | ||
| Motor mounts failed, causing engine vibration. *skd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| Upon coming to a stop abs brake light will illuminate, and then vehicle will completely shutdown, cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 01/14/2000 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle stalls when brake is applied and is on drive gear but restarts on park gear. yh | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1993 | ||
| The vehicle vibrates when idling in gear causing dash and steering wheel to also vibrate. nlm | |||
| 05/12/1999 | 3 | 10/01/1993 | |
| Abs fails every time activated, system cycles slowly, with uncontrollable lock and release of wheels. this has occured on a few occasions. 1 occasion resulted in an accident. engine/vehicle vibrates heavily when idling in gear. has done so since purchase, but has gotten progressively worse. horn pad has disloged and fallen between steering wheel spokes on several occasions, nearly resulting in accidents. driver's side seat latch does not retain seatback from travelling forward. it has always been this way. safety issue. air conditioner failed after about 9 months, with no prior use. after repair, it failed again within 3 months. | |||
| Risk pins located in the engine are causing a loud noise and a hesitation in the engine.half of the engine assembly was replaced on 10-14-96, but defect has reoccurred. | |||
| 10/22/1998 | 12 | ||
| When consumer gets inside the vehicle and tries to start engine, it's impossible because battery is dead. consumer said had happened a few times. parked vehicle any place, and still same problem with the engine that won't crank. dealer was contacted. *ak | |||
| 02/23/1996 | 3 | ||
| Engine makes rapping noise. | |||
| 08/22/1994 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle makes loud roaring noise. | |||
| 05/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Purchase rand car, replaced transmission mount with out finding the problem, more problem with the engine. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 08/25/1997 | |||
| Consumer experienced multiple problems with vehicle. the alternator blew at 32,000 miles. the ignition systen has been replaced, and the engine belt is worn out. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 06/01/1995 | |||
| Faulty emission computer chip makes car shake and hesitate. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 05/31/1996 | 1 | 05/02/1996 | |
| Bent tailpipe creates loud knocking sound in rear. | |||