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Problems with 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier ENGINE

On average, the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier starts to “feel” problems with the ENGINE and its various aspects after 109 667 miles.

Recently reported ENGINE problems on 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet cavalier. the contact stated that the gear shift was difficult to move and the lever became stuck. occasionally, the key became stuck in the ignition and the gear shift would not go into gear. also, the hood was hot, the engine overheated, and the vehicle experienced electrical failures. there were also multiple unknown warning indicators illuminated. the dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact scheduled a diagnostic appointment with an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. the failure mileage was 138,000.

My car abruptly slowed down and began to drag as though the transmission was going into a low gear and the brakes were being applied. *tr

My key came out of the ignition while the car was still running and in the on position, and also another time the car key turned off by itself and i lost power to the vehicle and my brakes locked and almost caused me to get into a crash. *tr

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