1993 Chevrolet Cavalier engine and engine cooling problems

41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier — 28% of all complaints for this model year.

Engine and Engine Cooling complaints

28%

share of all complaints

—

median reported incident mileage

0 / 3

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Various problems regarding 1993 chevrolet cavalier..one complaint submitted on numerous mvoq forms. *mr consumer lost brakes without warning. Dealer discovered that brake fluid line failed. Fuel line failed due to corrosion. Both horizontal and vertical components of the driver's seat were falling…”
filed Jul 20, 2004
“Major failure of the vehicle's water-resistant envelope: serious water leak on the passenger side from the firewall, resulting in rust and severe damage to carpet, mold and mildew in carpet and underlay, and unpleasant odours”
filed Apr 22, 2004

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Some v6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil…
876002A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 1998
Vehicles may exhibit a clattering noise at idle speed originating from the timing chain and front cover area. *yc
98876121A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 1998