Major Problems with 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL Victims: 4 Mileage: 188288 miles

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Victims: 4

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Victims: 2

Browse 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier complaints by category

Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION and SWITCH are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chevrolet Cavalier owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer had taken vehicle to be serviced due to failure of the turn signals and brake lights consumer asked them...	26 ~ 51139 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i have returned my vehicle three times for a repeat problem with the transmission. i continue to hear after each...	17 ~ 9674 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle failed to start when the consumer turned the keys in the ignition. recall 04v036000 was issued for the ignition	13 ~ 46826 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the vehicles fuel gauge did not indicate the correct amount of fuel in the tank. *nlm fuel gauge indicated 1/4...	12 ~ 52153 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer states that when apply the anti lock brakes they can hear a loud noise and the brake pedal will	12 ~ 10732 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving 65 mph there was a very loud noise from engine then smoke was coming from under the hood...	12 ~ 35448 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS air bags failed to work when involved in a crash resulting in car hitting bank and turning upside down. my...	11 ~ 9091 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 4/27/2001 - the vehicle stalled on highway and had to be towed to the dealership (ourisman chevrolet - marlow heights...	10 ~ 15907 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS when pressing on brake pedal it would pulsate and doesn't feel right. took to dealership and mechanic indicated front rotors	10 ~ 4043 miles
AIR BAGS consumer purchased a vehicle that didn't have an air bag. dt jb...	9 ~ 18879 miles
STRUCTURE the vehicle's brake drums and rotors wore excessively causing the vehicle to vibrate when the brakes were applied. the trunk...	8 ~ 40588 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING brand new car 2 rack and pinion steering put in it within a years time popping sound coming from front	8 ~ 17833 miles
STEERING the steering makes lots of noises. major steering components have been replaced yet the problems still exists. my 4th attempt...	8 ~ 47750 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	7 ~ 5286 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i keep taking my car back to the dealer for the same problems with my windshield fogging up especially when...	7
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle will start and at other times it won't. consumer doesn't know when vehicle is not going to start. sometimes	7
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle (engine?) will make a rattling noise around 1000-1900 rpm either when accelerating at that rpm or decelerating at that	7 ~ 51587 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER the powertrain control module has been in for service twice. jg ts...	7 ~ 22301 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 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...	5 ~ 13405 miles
SUSPENSION while traveling on the highway there is a loud cracking noise coming from underneath the vehicle. please provide additional information.	5
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER consumer states while fueling vehicle to full status after driving half hour the fuel needle will remain in full dealership	5 ~ 35975 miles
SERVICE BRAKES hit the brakes to avoid a rear end crash andabs and trac off service lights illuminated there was no collision...	4 ~ 70385 miles
POWER TRAIN 2001 chevrolet cavalier blew a hole in the transmission.*no answer required. mr the vehicle was placed in reverse the consumer...	4 ~ 109703 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES goodyear conquest p19570r14 poor quality tires have had 1 tire that had to be relaced by dealer because several steel...	4
EQUIPMENT while braking there is a slight noise coming from the front of the vehicle -- replaced suspension (springs and struts).	4 ~ 12030 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer is hearing a clicking noise coming from left front wheel. vehicle was overheating cooling system motor was making the...	4 ~ 11224 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION the whole car "shakes" during acceleration and durng turn.*ak...	4
ENGINE my key came out of the ignition while the car was still running and in the on position and also...	3 ~ 109667 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2001 chevrolet cavalier developed problems with the brakes and the engine.*no answer required. mr while turning the steering wheel the...	3 ~ 73892 miles
TIRES goodyear conquest p19570r14 poor quality tires have had 1 tire that had to be relaced by dealer because several steel...	3 ~ 36296 miles
SEAT BELTS accident occurred possible result of loss of power steering when making left hand turns. *mr the consumer was knocked unconscious...	3 ~ 3772 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: horn did not blow unless caller hit the right spot. caller said there was a dead spot in the...	3 ~ 80667 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING while sitting still vehicle was rear ended. as a result of collision power steering belt flew off. vehicle had to	3 ~ 9333 miles
PARKING BRAKE the vehicle had a design defect in that the hand brake and gear shift were close together. consumer stated that...	3
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT december 2000 the vacuum leak in the front caused the vehicle to lose power. it was taken into moody's to...	3 ~ 38341 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT consumer is hearing a clicking noise coming from left front wheel. vehicle was overheating cooling system motor was making the...	3 ~ 17333 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer is hearing a clicking noise coming from left front wheel. vehicle was overheating cooling system motor was making the...	3 ~ 32600 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY i keep taking my car back to the dealer for the same problems with my windshield fogging up especially when...	3
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the powertrain control module has been in for service twice. jg ts...	3 ~ 32333 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY the defrost wouldn't work when really rainy or cold and this started in winter of 2009. in summer of 2010...	2 ~ 110000 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i was coming from walmart .onto the three lane highway i crossed over into the lane then i saw this...	2 ~ 94144 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE the dashboard cracked and i still have not been able to get it fixed i have learned since then that...	2 ~ 91000 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR two days ago my abs (anti-lock brake system) warning light came on. i took it to the shop and they...	2 ~ 42500 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS while applying the brakes vehicle would jerk forward. a loud noise was heard coming from the front. consumer drove the...	2
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the horn failed to function when the button was depressed to warn another motorist and as a result the motorist...	2 ~ 24000 miles
WHEELS while making a turn the front passenger wheel came off the vehicle. the studs were completely gone and the front...	2
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer stated that while driving and without warning the seat belts would lock up without applying the brakes. dealer notified.	2
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER since purchasing the 2001 chevrolet cavalier let me tell you it has truly been like a rock thrown in the...	2 ~ 54500 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER gas gauge is not working properly. gas gauge will read that tank is empty when the tank is really full.	2
FRONT > SEAT BELTS dt: the consumer states that a 2001 chevrolet caviler has faulty seat belts. the consumer was in involved in a...	2 ~ 5000 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING headlamps won't stay aligned...	2 ~ 13809 miles
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION consumer stated that every time turning the vehicle to the right he is hearing clicking noise. took the vehicle to...	2 ~ 12887 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN transmission rattle/noise replaced transmission fluid did not fix problem gm service would not write up defect after 1st attempt: clutch...	2
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle was parked in consumers driveway when it caught on fire. vehicle was totaled. the consumer complained to dealer that...	2 ~ 25250 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE transmission rattle/noise replaced transmission fluid did not fix problem gm service would not write up defect after 1st attempt: clutch...	2
INTERIOR LIGHTING the vehicle's brake drums and rotors wore excessively causing the vehicle to vibrate when the brakes were applied. the trunk...	2 ~ 50000 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE frame pulling apart at weld on passengers side below door. it is causing the windshield to "pop" door and window	2 ~ 32200 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY consumer was driving about 35 mph with sun roof up and it suddenly shattered. glass was all over . dealer	2
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM after 500 miles vehicle started making a loud noise. dealer later replaced alternator and idle arm. vehicle continued grinding noise...	2 ~ 21500 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY i keep taking my car back to the dealer for the same problems with my windshield fogging up especially when...	2
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle stalled intermittently at any speed and will start again after 3 to 10 minutes. been to dealer 3 times	2
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY consumer states there is no way to tell when the windshield wiper fluid is running low.*jb...	2
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION 3 times in the last 2 years i have had to replace the front driver side hub bearing 1 time...	1
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING my 2001 driver education vehicle is a chevrolet cavalier. while driving i noticed that the turn signals when selected will...	1 ~ 180000 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i bought a 2001 chevrolet cavilier on january 2007 used at 71 000 miles in march my car broke down...	1
PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN my clutch pedal went to the floor. it caused a traffic jam and was almost hit. i couldn't get my	1 ~ 63018 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING replaced fuel pump twice within the last 3 yrs. steering component three times. fuel tank once. makes noise when turning...	1
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS dt: the contact stated that there were two cracks running side by side from the windshield to the passenger side...	1 ~ 74700 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION had to replace both front wheel bearings at 50 000 miles. transmission began slipping at 40 000 miles. ...	1
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE 2001 chevrolet cavalier developed problems with the brakes and the engine.*no answer required. mr while turning the steering wheel the...	1 ~ 96376 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES about a year ago i had to have my passenger back door latch replaced because the door would not stay...	1 ~ 68000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE when driving 45 mph left rear door opened. consumer stated that right rear door also opened. consumer will contacted dealer	1
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR when brakes are applied the car begins to jerk and it makes stopping distance extremely long.*ak...	1
VISIBILITY while driving the vehicle stalled. the cause was not determined. *nm the vehicle was taken in four times. the spark...	1 ~ 40000 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC (1) while driving going over small bumps or small pot holes car begings to make a loud vibration noise up...	1 ~ 32000 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT vehicle making a whining noise when accelerating. temperature gauge raising to 200. occasionally the thermostat light comes on and stays...	1 ~ 57800 miles
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i had a flat tire. i jacked up the car using the mfg supplied jack at the correct jacking point.	1 ~ 76500 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION car has a broken strut or strut mount in the rear. dealer states that since my car was rear ended...	1 ~ 28500 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION car has a broken strut or strut mount in the rear. dealer states that since my car was rear ended...	1 ~ 28500 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM defective battery caused leaking on electrical wiring harness causing burning and damage. gm mechanic stated common problem with factory batteries.	1
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM engine wiring harness started on fire causing smoke to pour out of the engine and damage to the entire wiring	1
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the accelerator stuck which caused the vehicle to accelerate.*jb...	1 ~ 40300 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS dt: horn did not blow unless caller hit the right spot. caller said there was a dead spot in the...	1 ~ 11000 miles
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN dt: horn did not blow unless caller hit the right spot. caller said there was a dead spot in the...	1 ~ 11000 miles
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES dt: horn did not blow unless caller hit the right spot. caller said there was a dead spot in the...	1 ~ 11000 miles
HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING there was a vibration sound coming from under the hood vehicle was taken to dealer numerous times could not find...	1
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer had taken vehicle to be serviced due to failure of the turn signals and brake lights consumer asked them...	1
HANGER/BRACKET > LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS consumer stated that the rack and pinion has broken seven times and has taken to dealer several times. ts...	1
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT vehicle was parked in consumers driveway when it caught on fire. vehicle was totaled. the consumer complained to dealer that...	1
CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE vehicle was able to still roll back with emergency brake engaged. consumer heard a ticking noise that was coming from	1
MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS vehicle was parked into a parking lot and without prior warning it caught on fire. fire department was called out.	1
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC december 2000 the vacuum leak in the front caused the vehicle to lose power. it was taken into moody's to...	1
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING a noise was coming from dashboard during normal operation. dealership examined vehicle three times and could not correct problem. on	1
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i own a 2001 chevrolet cavalier from new and now have 23 000 miles on it. the problem i have...	1 ~ 1 miles
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle has been to the dealer 3 times for stalling and not starting. dealer replaced sensor and starter on 2...	1
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING rack & pinion steering kept going out. this causes vehicle to jerk left. this was second time it has happened.	1
IDLER AND ATTACHMENT > ARM > LINKAGES after 500 miles vehicle started making a loud noise. dealer later replaced alternator and idle arm. vehicle continued grinding noise...	1
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE i keep taking my car back to the dealer for the same problems with my windshield fogging up especially when...	1
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes vibrate when stopping. please provide any further infomation.*ak...	1
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving about 55 mph something fell from under vehicle hitting the lower frame/bumper and hood. vehicle was driven to	1
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING air/heat fan steering column brakes engine. *la...	1
COLUMN > STEERING air/heat fan steering column brakes engine. *la...	1
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the powertrain control module has been in for service twice. jg ts...	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING i have returned my vehicle three times for a repeat problem with the transmission. i continue to hear after each...	1
CHILD SEAT the consumer was unsure of how to install the child seat therefore the seat wobbled and tilted as the vehicle	1
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN consumer states there is no way to tell when the windshield wiper fluid is running low.*jb...	1
HARNESS RETAINER/CHEST CLIP > CHILD SEAT the harness retainer on the carseat does not stay on the alpha omega carseat. it comes off very easily which...	1
HANDLE (INFANT) > CHILD SEAT no description given. nlm...	1

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