Problems with 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Was in the fast lane and car shut off and tried to restart but it would not. was stuck in the road cars honking car would not restart. *tr

Coasting down hill on a dirt road, got to the bottom and engine had died. rolled to a stop and would not restart. towed to a mechanic, replaced fuel pump. this happened twice more and each time the fuel pump was bad. the last fuel pump only lasted 3 months and like the two previous pumps, it was brand new!! this is 3 bad fuel pumps in a year and my wallet can't afford to keep this up. why is there not a recall on this? *tr

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet cavalier. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check oil and battery warning lamps. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance to teh contact with repairs. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 123,769. kmj updated 01/25//12 *bf updated 01/27/12

At approx. 67k my fuel pump failed. i purchased and installed a new fuel pump, adhering to the manufacturers installation recommendations. less than 6 months later the new pump failed. the has been a recurring problem now for at least 10 fuel pumps. this installation recommendations have not changed and i have had the electrical system that powers the pump checked out as well. in each condition it was a no start "failure", leaving me stranded in each case and costing me hundreds of dollars in towing fees that are non-refundable. even though the auto parts stores have been kind enough to honor the warranty most times i have still had to pay for at least 5 of the 10 fuel pumps. that's a 1 to 1 ratio. i have also read about the condition with brushes in the motor wearing out. some of these pumps have provided 30k miles or more and others not 3k mi. this is a huge problem and i for one will not be shopping for another chevy until this problem acknowledged and resolved. i am researching my purchases/exchanges to verify the dates and will register each one of them individually. *kb

Fuel pump failure at 80,340 miles. pump failed in the driveway. repair cost: $695 + towing. *tr

My car would not start after i turned it off. i banged on the gas tank with a hammer, while a coworker cranked the engine over and the fuel pumped kicked in. this resulted in the car starting; however i played it safe and had it towed home. i replaced the fuel pump and have not had any problems since. still unfortunate that the fuel pump barely lasted 100k. i believe chevy should give you a fuel pump free of charge if there is a failure within the first 200k miles. plain and simple fuel pumps should not fail as often as they do with this make/model. it's is dangerous to everyone's health, and i hope no one ever gets hurt from it. *tr

I am the owner of a 2003 chevy cavalier and i have 2 complaints that should have been recalls as there are many with the same 2 problems, first every gauge in my car quit working no rpm, no gas guage and no speedometer. second ever since i bought my car for no reason at all it would just stall at redlights when i would take off, dealer said no problem, i have nearly wrecked many times because of this, the latest was today i have read many forums that say they found out it was the faulty plastic fuel pump, why no recall this is going to get someone killed. *kb

Speedometer goes haywire so you have no idea how fast you are going. other gauges (fuel, temp) also erratic. seems this is a common problem with many gm vehicles and is very dangerous! *tr

On may 31, my 2003 chevrolet cavalier ls sport stalled on a highway. i was in heavy traffic and my power steering went out, but i was luckily able to make it to the side of the road. i immediately exited my vehicle and called roadside assistance for a tow. after receiving diagnostics at a chevy dealership, it was determined that my fuel pump had gone out and had to be replaced. the cost of this and replacing a fuel filter was close to $1,000. my car only has 60,000 miles on it, i had previously replaced the fuel filter 1 year before at another gm dealership, and i performed regular maintenance on the vehicle in accordance with the user manual. when i went home i researched the issue with the car, and lo and behold i came across hundreds of pages which described the exact same problem i had. on one forum alone, there were over 700 posts where owners of the 2003 model cavalier had fuel pumps go out at around the same mileage as my car, with repair costs ranging from $300-$900. i continued to research the issue, and found that the nhtsa had researched a large number of consumer complaints regarding fuel pump failures with the 2003 model cavalier ' investigation #ea07015 and #pe07033. gm documents in both of these cases indicated a large number of malfunctions in models up to 2003, then a sharp decrease in failures in the 2004 model. *tr

I stopped at a construction stop sign and my car just started to stall. i tried restarting it a few times but it would just putter out after running for a few seconds. i have been informed that the fuel pump needs to be replaced for about $800. thanks a lot gm. *tr

Fuel pump dead while driving on the highway, 60 mi/hr. had to replace it for 700$. no more gm's products for me !! *tr

My husband and i went looking for a car at this dealership on oct. 31, 2010. we found this chevrolet cavalier (2003). when we bought the car it had no information on it; so i checked on carfax and found that it had couple of recalls on it; but nothing about the fuel pump. so now the car go's out won't start. i don't know what to do about this. we are on a fixed income and can't afford this right now. there was a recalled the cars from 1998 to 2002 and fixed the problem. we will have to have it fixed or get rid of it or trade it in. *tr

The car just would not start one morning after no warnings! i had it towed to the shop and was told the fuel pump, fuel filter and some type of module would have to be replaced, at a cost of $900.00!!! *tr

My wife was picking our children up from school. when she pulled out into the flow of traffic her car died in the middle of the road. this of the second time the fuel pump has gone out the first time was about 60k miles the car now has 95k and i already have to replace it. i've read about many other people having the same problem and everyone is wondering why no recall. *tr

My fiance purchased a used 2003 chevy cavalier about two years ago and we had the fuel pump go out about two months ago. i installed a used one from a junk yard and it went out again last week. i realize that i can't necessarily expect a used fuel pump to last for a significant amount of time, but i noticed that there have been many others complaints in regards to fuel pumps on this year model. i have owned a few cars much older than this one and with higher mileage and have never had to mess with a fuel pump. it currently has 120k miles. *tr

Was driving vehicle and with no warning it stalled out. it is currently at the garage with an estimate of 700-900 to replace the fuel pump. i do not have this money so i am now a single parent without a vehicle for a problem that should have been recalled previously. i thank god my child was not in the vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet cavalier. the contact stated that while driving mph and above, the speedometer and temperature gauges would not illuminate. in addition, the fuel gauge was providing inaccurate fuel level readings. the vehicle was neither inspected nor repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

Driving down the highway at 70 mph. the car began to shudder and lose acceleration. i got off at the nearest exit and as i passed through the exit intersection, the engine died. i coasted into a gas station, where the engine would turn over and then die right away. after 15 minutes it no longer turned over....the tow truck man tried it. turns out the fuel pump is shot and apparently this is a common problem for 03 cavaliers. the car only has 78,000 miles on it. *tr

Owner objects to gm's assertion that this is not a safety-related defect. vehicle suddenly stalled without notice and left auto occupants in a dangerous position. engine stumbled once and then stalled while driving down snow- covered road. had to be pushed out of traffic. engine would not restart. was towed to repair facility and in-tank fuel pump had failed. owner has always been careful to maintain at least 1/4 tank level as this failure has been widely publicized. earlier model 1993 cavalier went twice this mileage without any fuel pump failures. *tr

Fuel pump failure resulting in the engine dying and not being able to restart. the car was running fine with about a half tank of gas when the engine died in traffic. i was able to safely stop the car but not in all circumstances would that be possible. the car as around 60,000 miles on it and a complete fuel pump failure while in operation is unacceptable on a vehicle under ten years old with under 100,000 miles on it. i understand that this is a common problem. *tr

I was driving at approximately 6 am on a december morning in 2010 when the 2003 chevrolet cavalier i was driving cut off in the middle of the road. i had to push the vehicle into a parking lot to be towed to a body shop. i was informed that the fuel pump had went out and it would cost roughly $450 to fix. the mileage at the time of the incident was roughly around 87,000 miles. *tt

Driving at 60 mph just died on the interstate,pulled over started back up also at 60,000 miles fuel pump went out nothing but problems with this 2003 cavalier they are a lemon,why isn't something done????? before someone gets killed if they haven't already!! *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet cavalier. the contact stated that while driving 72 mph, the vehicle stalled and the oil and seat belt lights illuminated. the contact pushed the vehicle to the side of the road and had it towed to an authorized dealer; the dealer stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. the current and failure mileages were 69,214.

2003 chevrolet cavalier. consumer writes regarding rupture of fuel injector *tgw the dealer replaced the #4 fuel injector due to it leaking externally. *jb

While driving my car on main roads, it tends to stall out of no where. i have had the fuel pump replaced around 70,000 miles. at 115,000 miles it seems as though i need to replace it again. it stalls while driving, in traffic, but then starts right back up. it is not safe. i have it a shop yet again to see what's wrong. *tr

I have a 2003 chevy cavalier and the fuel pump continues to go out. it is extremely frustrating. it has gone out once before and cost me 800 dollars to replace. i wish i knew about how frequent this happens with this car before purchasing it. *tr

Fuel pump broke at 70,000 miles. *tr

While driving on a busy interstate, the engine cut out and i had to coast to side of interstate. *tr

Driving on highway. 2003 chevy cavalier just started losing power and then died on highway. had to wait 1 hr. for aaa to come to tow in 111 degree heat. turns out to be a faulty fuel pump. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet cavalier. the contact stated that after she stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle suddenly shut off. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who stated that the fuel pump caused the vehicle to shut off. the mechanic was replacing the fuel pump when the complaint was filed. the contact stated this was a common failure regarding his year make and model vehicle. the contact was concerned about the safety risk since a crash could occur. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 80,000.

The car was stopped at a stop sign and stalled when pulling out into traffic. it seems the fuel pump failed. the fuel pump was replaced and car seems to be running. *tr

Fuel pump went out on 2003 chevrolet cavalier. left my wife stranded in the middle of the road! she almost wrecked because there was no power steering after the motor quit. *tr

Fuel pump and check engine light. *tr

I was heading out of my house in the evening and got about 2 or 3 miles from my home when i went to make a left turn through an intersection. middle of the intersection my vehicle started to sputter and would not accelerate when i applied pressure to gas pedal. i was only able to coast just enough to clear the intersection and my vehicle ended up shutting down in the middle of the road. this problem occurred with out warning, no signs, no lights my vehicle just gave out on me in the middle of an intersection had it occurred just 5 seconds before i cleared the intersection i may have been seriously injured or worst it could have been a fatal accident. i do know that there are plenty of 2003 chevy cavalier owners who have experienced this same problem and it needs to be addressed. carcomplaints.com and other consumer review sites give detailed scenarios of this dangerous fuel pump failure and its abrupt occurrence. this problem has occurred at mileage as low as 7,000 and works its way up. i would like to be spoken with personally by someone on the board and for reasons why this problem doesn't seem to be an important safety issue. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

My 2003 chevy cavalier, at 77,000 miles, quit without any warning. i was lucky to be on a low traffic street. after having it towed home and getting on line, i found numerous complains about the same year and make. everyone complained that their fuel pump went out. after purchasing the fuel pump module and doing the work myself (due to lack of funds) the car ran fine. when will the recall begin, after someone dies? *tr

The fuel pump failed on my 2003 chevy cavalier leaving my car power less (off) at 65 mph. then would not start, leaving me stranded on a busy highway. i am having to buy a new fuel pump costing around $200 and take time off of work to fix it.

2003 chevrolet cavalier, died while driving lost power steering and almost drove into ditch because i couldn't easily turn steering wheel! i think it is a problem with the fuel pump because the car would not start after incident. starter will turn the engine over but will not start... *tr

Have a 2003 cavalier 66,000 miles and was working beautifully drove into work and was coming home stopped to get groceries and came out to start my car and fuel pump was dead. there was no warning for this problem at all would like to find if gm is doing anything about this since there are a lot of complaints for the same issue. *tr

I own a 2003 chevrolet cavalier. 65,000 km (not miles on it). works great, one minute, then the next won't start. have had it towed twice ... told no real problem, then told that the fuel pump is gone. checked online and there are hundreds of complaints, but no recall. seems absolutely unreasonable, especially when it appears to be happening while driving ... that would seem to me to be a safety issue. *tr

Fuel pump broke. *tr

2003 chevy cavalier stalled while driving. almost got killed. just another defect in this car. i keep reporting stuff and no one seems to be listening. *tr

Started the car up in the morning as normal to warm the car up ( about 5 mins). drove about 1 mile to royal farms. i shut down the car to go inside and i returned to the car to start it up. at first it started up but very ruff and then stalled out after that it did not fire up anymore. i had the car towed home where i found out that the fuel pump has gone up. i have had idle problems with the car since i had bought the car and the dealership could not find any problems with it. i do not know if these problem go side by side. *tr

Fuel pump failure - car stalls just inside a parking lot of a large shopping area. driver has to have help moving the 2003 cavalier into a parking spot until a tow truck comes to move the car to the garage for repairs. the fuel pump has failed at 72,441 miles without any warning; just a stall and then completely dead. it's said the fuel pump should last the life of the vehicle. this vehicle is pristine and always serviced at or before 3000 mile intervals. there is no reason this should have happened. the repair cost over $700. it's good this did not happen in traffic or there could have been a possible fatality. *tr

I was returning home and when i pulled into my driveway my car had an extreme loss of power. i was surprised by this because it was a sudden change in my cars performance. i had not been having any trouble before this. after i parked my car and turned it off i later attempted to leave. it would not start. the engine and everything turned over fine it just did not seem to be getting fuel. i then turned the key on and off and realized that the fuel pump was not running. i researched online and found this to be a very common issue with the 2003 cavaliers. thankfully i was in my driveway when this happened and not in the left lane of the freeway in rush hour. i will be spending my weekend replacing my fuel pump. i will keep the dead pump if it is needed for investigation. *tr

Recently purchased pre-owned 2003 chevrolet cavalier stalled, the engine died in the middle of traffic. i have been unable to start the vehicle since. it sounds as if it wants to start but will not. i believe that there is an issue with the fuel pump. i have read other complaints and this is the exact same thing that happened to me... *tr

I was driving my cavalier to pick up my wife. as i approached an intersection, the system completely shut off and i could not restart the car. i was able to stop at the beginning of a left turn lane and put my hazards on. with the help of my passenger and a police officer, we moved the car across 2 lanes of travel to the shoulder. the car had 116,000 miles at the time of the incident. the only warning before the car lost all power and drive-ability was the battery light turning on briefly. *tr

The fuel gauge began to malfunction about a year ago. assuming it was just the float, i decided i would ignore it and use the trip odometer to determine how much gas i had left. unfortunately, because the gas gauge went well past full, into the realm of what would be considered two tanks of full, the temperature gauge needle could not move. eventually, the gas gauge needle went past the temperature gauge (now at what would be considered two and a half tanks) which freed the temperature needle to actually register. now, the temperature gauge is malfunctioning, resting at the half way point even after the car sat all night in our recent frigid temperatures. it now runs in the red even though there is nothing wrong with the engine. now, the speedometer is showing signs of malfunctioning, as it reads 5 mph though i am at a complete stop. research on various internet message boards suggest this is a very common problem in not only 2003 chevrolet cavaliers, but other years and models of chevy vehicles. when i complained to gm that a malfunctioning speedometer was a safety issue, i was greeted with "there's no recall, it's no longer under warranty, can't help, your problem, deal with it." following this logic, what's stopping gm from creating more defective vehicles, if the problem happens after the warranty expires? they've adopted the attitude it's "not their problem." at what point is a defective speedometer not a safety problem worthy of a recall? *tr

Fuel pump goes out after only 60,000 miles. this is unacceptable, i own other vehicles that have 3 times this mileage before i had to replace a fuel pump. *tr

2003 chevy cavalier fuel pump has to be defective for all the problems people are having with it. mine just went on my car without any warning . *tr

The fuel pump in my 2003 chevrolet cavalier failed, with no warning, leaving me stranded in morning rush hour traffic on the highway. i have read on several websites that this is a common and sometimes continuous problem with this particular year's model. i am filing a formal complaint because i want gm held responsible for using defective fuel pumps. *tr