Chevrolet Cavalier problems and issues


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Scan code :01

Chevrolet Cavalier 2005 Base 2.2l 4cyl 20000 miles
Scan code :01 what does it mean
Cheverolet cavalier from United States 4 days ago  
CH

Switch off all fuses under hood are hot

Chevrolet Cavalier 2005 2.2 262587 miles
Switch off all fuses are hot under the hood
Greg from United States 2 months ago  
GR

Permanently disable anti theft system

Chevrolet Cavalier 2002 Manual, 2.2  180000 miles
I have a 2002 Chevy Cavalier 2.2 liter engine. Manual transmission. I recently had to punch out my ignition and use a push button to start my car. The other day someone tried to steal my car and punched out the entire ignition and pulled the wire harness for the yellow, white and black wires that run to the ignition. Now my car won’t start and the Anti Theft (solid) has been engaged and my car won’t start at all. Someone pls helllllppp me.
Aulani from United States 2 months ago  
AU

Parking lights

Chevrolet Cavalier 2001 2.2 l 4 cylinder. 56000 miles
My parking lights do not work. What fuse am I looking.
Big Daddy from United States 3 months ago  
BI

Sensor de temperatura

Chevrolet Cavalier 1997  2965722 miles
No tengo identificado los cables del sensor de temperatura de mi cavalier 97 tapa rallada
Fernandojls from other 3 months ago  
FE

Rear defrost on a cavalier z24 convertible

Chevrolet Cavalier 2000  450000 miles
Checked the fuse it wasn't blown but replaced it anyway. It still doesn't work the indicator light for the rear defrost button does not light up what is the next step in fixing this problem. Thanks for anything that will help in advance.
Frank from United States 6 months ago  
FR

Car just dies

Chevrolet Cavalier 1998  2000000 miles
Just dies while driving then wont start for a bit it will try to start it seemes like no fule is getting to it
steph from United States 6 months ago  
ST
2 reports 

No start after cable came loose driving

Chevrolet Cavalier 2002 Manual  200000 miles
Cable came loose and now car won't start cranks over and no dash lights
Carolyn from United States 9 months ago  
CA
1 report 
Bryan from Canada 8 months ago
Was driving home after taking wife to work and car quit and cranks but no start
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Starting issues

Chevrolet Cavalier 1994 2 door, blue, it's a four banger 100000 miles
I bought a new battery and it still won't start. All I get is clicking sound... Plus the previous owner jury rigged a fuse from the battery to the starter...it may be bad... it doesn't have your ordinary fuse it is almost like a relay...
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Rico from United States a year ago  
RI

Fuse problem?

Chevrolet Cavalier 2003  50000 miles
All gauges, speedometer on dash are dead. Checked fuses supposed to be for instrument cluster. All tested good with electric tester. With bright flashlight saw no evidence of any fuses being blown.
Billy from United States a year ago  
BI
1 report 
Bruce from United States a year ago
It's possible that the issue is not with the fuses but with the instrument cluster itself. If the gauges and speedometer are not functioning, it could be a problem with the cluster's circuit board or the wiring that connects it to the vehicle's electrical system. Another possibility is a problem with the vehicle's Engine Control Module (ECM), which could be sending incorrect signals to the cluster.
Billy from United States a year ago
Have been told that circuit board is probably the culprit. Trying to get it looked at at mechanics first chance. Luckily car is not primary vehicle.
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When going down the road and let off the gas my head lights and dash p

Chevrolet Cavalier 2002 2200 motor 22000 miles
And dash anal lights flicker when I let off the gas
long from United States a year ago  
LO

Acceleration

Chevrolet Cavalier 1995 4c 125000 miles
595 Cavalier it won't run over 40 miles an hour in 5th gear 4th gear or any gear
H u c k a b u c k from United States a year ago  
HU
1 reply 
Franko from United States a year ago
Ignition coil had the same problem and work good after that.
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Starting problems

Chevrolet Cavalier 2005 automatic v6 200000 miles
On the way home my 05 just died and now it wont start it has lights
Amanda from United States a year ago  
AM
4 reports 

Lower motor mount hub assembly and CV shaft on passages side kepp goin

Chevrolet Cavalier 2002 Cavalier sedan 2.2 litter 195605 miles
Passsager side assembly keeps breaking it breaks the lower motor mount then next my hub and CV shaft goes out I have replaced them 3 times
1
Mawj from United States 2 years ago  
MA

ABS Light came on

Chevrolet Cavalier 1998 2.4 207000 miles
Next morning went to start car and will not turn over
Michelle from United States 2 years ago  
MI
1 report 

Anti theft

Chevrolet Cavalier 2003 Chevrolet  189 miles
Came undone from the ignition
Brandy from United States 2 years ago  
BR
3 reports 

Car died while driving no start

Chevrolet Cavalier 2002 2.2l Manuel 150000 miles
New fuel pump new plugs new plug wires new coil packs. Will turn over but will not fire. Any suggestions??
Clayton from United States 2 years ago  
CL
2 reports 

Getting fuel but wont start

Chevrolet Cavalier 2001 2.2 85000 miles
It shut off after running low on oil now won't start
Missy from United States 2 years ago  
MI
1 report 

Want start

Chevrolet Cavalier 1998 Z24 2.4  123000 miles
Car just turning ova but won’t start I checked the fuse box in the first 2 rows in not reading but the fuse are good new crack sensor n relays in fuel pump
Trell from United States 2 years ago  
TR

Crank but not start

Chevrolet Cavalier 2005 Sedan 250000 miles
I dont know how to tell if its my timing chain or my coil pack
Mamak from United States 2 years ago  
MA
3 reports 

Crank but not start

Chevrolet Cavalier 2005 Sedan 250000 miles
I can hear it trying to start but it wont turn all the way over i was thinking coil pack but not 100 %
Mamak from United States 2 years ago  
MA
1 report 

Power steering

Chevrolet Cavalier 1998  190000 miles
My power steering seems to be going out. What do I do?
MomMom from United States 2 years ago  
MO
1 report 

Doesnt wanna start

Chevrolet Cavalier 2004 Sedan 194000 miles
Tried starting my car wont start and kept making flicking sounds. I didnt use it for a week and was just sitting in the cold so i figured i would just need to jumpstart it hut it still didnt work
Simon from United States 2 years ago  
SI
1 reply 
GG23 from United States a year ago
Sometimes a jumpstart won't help and the battery needs to be replaced. If you have another vehicle you can remove the battery from your Chevy and take it to a parts store to have it tested and possibly switched out for a new one.
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Ignition switch

Chevrolet Cavalier 1996 2.4 187624 miles
What is the power output on the signal wire from the ignition switch because it will not clear the theft system light is stay solid red and does not flash
Skippy from United States 2 years ago  
SK
2 reports 

Transmission slipping

Chevrolet Cavalier 2001  224000 miles
Periodically about 2 minutes after I start driving the transmission slips for a short time then works fine most of the time.
Mark from Canada 2 years ago  
MA
1 reply 
Mark from Canada 2 years ago
I got the fluid and filter changed, seems to be working better
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I need a diagram to put a new side post hot wire

Chevrolet Cavalier 2002 2.2 221000 miles
My battery will not hold a charge
Blondie from United States 2 years ago  
BL
1 report 

Reservoir cap got left off our 97 Chevy cavalier

Chevrolet Cavalier 1997 Chevy  270000 miles
Before my husband went to go to work, we had checked the fluids, added coolant and we forgot to put the reservoir cap back on. We drove it for about 2 hrs without knowing the cap wad off. Its a 97 Chevy cavalier 2.2. Cly 5 spd manual. I know it could be several different things.
Sammie from United States 2 years ago  
SA

Starts and stalls right away

Chevrolet Cavalier 2003 2.2 l 4 cylinder automatic 165000 miles
I recently just did a stereo upgrade from factory system to aftermarket pioneer Bluetooth MP3 and I'm not sure if this has anything to do with it but after doing so my car all of a sudden won't stay on after starting it it just stalls out right away every single time I will check the fuses they are all good I've cleaned out the air intake of any fluid I just don't quite understand what the issue is I understand the mass airflow sensor could be the issue but I would like to get somebody else's opinion
DanSexton89 from United States 3 years ago  
DA
2 reports 

Press too Hard on the brake pedal

Chevrolet Cavalier 2003 Hatchback automatic 117850 miles
Hard brake after bleeding on 4 wheels
Sotie from United States 3 years ago  
SO
1 report 
Inkman66 from Canada a year ago
Probably has calipers that are not travelling properly. They likely need rebuilding or replacing.
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Color of wires

Chevrolet Cavalier 2003 Radio 167 miles
Can’t tell what wire is the illumination wire as 2 of them are grey
Trayton from United States 3 years ago  
TR
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