1994 Chevrolet Cavalier engine and engine cooling problems
56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have had a problem with my engine's cooling system ever since I got it. It consistently over- heats, leaks coolant and I believe there is something wrong with the fan. My car finally broke down from it and I am going to have to pay hundreds of more dollars toget the problem fixed. I have 2…”
filed May 7, 2004
“Lower radiator hose rubbed on motor mount and wore through the metal on the hose, causing loss of fluid and engine cooling failure. Hose was in good shape except for this. New hose is still rubbing. No apparent way to mount it differently. *ak second complaint. Air conditioning external runoff…”
filed Jun 30, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
130089009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2013Some 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
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Cavalier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Cavalier | 6 | 2% |
| 2004 Cavalier | 15 | 5% |
| 2003 Cavalier | 43 | 6% |
| 2002 Cavalier | 22 | 11% |
| 2001 Cavalier | 29 | 12% |
| 2000 Cavalier | 54 | 17% |
| 1999 Cavalier | 44 | 18% |
| 1998 Cavalier | 55 | 16% |
| 1997 Cavalier | 106 | 20% |
| 1996 Cavalier | 117 | 23% |
| 1995 Cavalier | 82 | 30% |
| 1993 Cavalier | 41 | 28% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.