Problems with 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier EQUIPMENT

in december, 2006 i had a new alternator and a new fuel pump put in (895.00). 1/10/07 my ignition module and the fuel pressure regulator went out (695.45). 5/14/07 my ignition coil needed replacing (252.18). november 8, 2007 i needed to replace the ignition switch and valve cover gasket ($500) i'm am tired of repairing. it's got an electrical problem that's causing my ignition stuff to burn out. *tr

Three years ago, the motor went on the driver's side window of my 2001 chevy cavalier. three months ago, the motor (which was replaced by the dealership at a cost of $400 after the first incident) went again. at the same time the window went, the a/c compression system died also. i've been quoted a cost of $800 to repair both, this is unacceptable craftmanship and i will never by a chevrolet again. *nm

Replaced fuel pump twice within the last 3 yrs. steering component three times. fuel tank once. makes noise when turning from power steering leak, and also has oil leak. the car only has 93,000 miles. only four years old. 01 cavalier bought from terry lee chevy. this car sucks!!!never buy again!!!! nothing was done to fix half the stuff wrong. tlc sucks. oh yeah i forgot the sending unit will be replaced for the second time inn three years. *jb

Dt: there was hissing sound under the hood, and consumer found the ac hose had chaffed out. there was a hole in the ac hose, because it had unfastened from it's hooks. and it was leaning on the pulley. that let all the freon out. when the repair man was called, the consumer was told that it was a common problem with chevy cavaliers. consumer is very upset that all the freon is in the atmosphere. *nm

My car had been having trouble starting up previously. it was slow to start up and i thought it was my battery dying again. on december 2004 when i went to start my car it refused to start. we called for a boost, and the aaa driver told us it wasn't our battery but our fuel pump. however, since it was a 2001 car we didn't believe it. when we asked various mechanics about the cost of fixing the fuel pump on our cavalier they said it couldn't be the problem since it was so new. however, it was. this caused me and my family excessive trouble in having to deal with the loss of the car for the few days it took to get it repaired. we eventually had to shell out nearly $640 to fix it. we had to get a whole new fuel pump and have it installed. i do not have the original gas pump. the mechanic said, "won't start, would not jump start. ck fuel and ignition systems and found no fuel pressure. ck fuel system wiring. r&r fuel tank and replace faulty fuel pump. install new fuel filter." *jb

When brakes are applied the car begins to jerk and it makes stopping distance extremely long.*ak

Vehicle making a whining noise when accelerating. temperature gauge raising to 200. occasionally, the thermostat light comes on and stays on for about 5 to 10 minutes then goes out. checked water in overflow, level was only slightly low. added some anti-freeze & then noticed water on the ground after driving. engine was replaced in feb 2003. then the problem was it overheated & ran out of water. at that time there was no indication of there even being a problem. *la

I had a flat tire. i jacked up the car using the mfg supplied jack at the correct jacking point. the jack broke apart, causing car to fall to ground.*ak

While braking, there is a slight noise coming from the front of the vehicle -- replaced suspension (springs and struts). *la

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 at evap canister vent switch 12-06-02 replaced left rear wheel hub replaced evap core and evac 04-03-03 replaced 2 sensors 06-05-03 air quit - got estimate to replace suction line & shaft seal for air conditioner 06-09-03 cruise control quit coolant light came on twice while driving - haven't gotten estimate on yet

Vehicle was parked in consumers driveway when it caught on fire. vehicle was totaled. the consumer complained to dealer that the cd's coming out cd player were very hot. dealer showed no concern. chevrolet's legal department will not give any information until a investigator has looked at the vehicle.*ak

December 2000, the vacuum leak in the front caused the vehicle to lose power. it was taken into moody's to be fixed, they blew a fuse for the cigarette lighter. may 14, 2001 brake and abs light went on after car stalled in parking lot. took to dealer, they had to order parts, it took a week. dealer fixed it on may 22, 2001, they replaced the electronic brake and traction control, replaced four wheel anti-lock.. the same problem occured a few days later. reported to dealer, took it in for repairs, there was a wire that was frayed. they replaced the wire and then blew the cigarette fuse again. steering wheel started making a crunching plastic sound while turning and while shut off on june 6, 2001. reported to dealer on same day. took it in morning of june 7, 2001, they found a bulliten on that problem that was sent out by the manufacturer. they cannot find parts in the twin cities area, i have to wait a week or more for parts to come in.( dot number: )

Consumer is hearing a clicking noise coming from left front wheel. vehicle was overheating, cooling system motor was making the noise.*ak consumer states engine light was also illuminating along with the clicking noise, dealer first stated it was the cooling system motor, and then the bearing and hub assembly, consumer states the noise is still present. dealer stated a fuse shorted and was the cause of the engine light to illuminate. consumer stated vehicle was shifting rough, dealer could not find any problems. air conditioner was making a grinding noise. *slc