1996 Chevrolet Cavalier fuel system, gasoline problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Blown head gasket vehicle over heating, nothing has been done to repair issue; head gasket recall. The vehicle is running very badly even though a complete tune up has been done; fuel system recall suspension making lots of noise; rear suspension recall. *tr”
filed Nov 26, 2007
“Fuel injectors get cracks and leak, could result in a fire if not changed. I have had all 4 injectors leak, and 2 had hairline cracks allowing large amounts of gas to leak onto hot engine which could easily start a fire.*ak”
filed Mar 27, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2022
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Cavalier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Cavalier | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 Cavalier | 9 | 3% |
| 2003 Cavalier | 340 | 50% |
| 2002 Cavalier | 13 | 7% |
| 2001 Cavalier | 22 | 9% |
| 2000 Cavalier | 29 | 9% |
| 1999 Cavalier | 10 | 4% |
| 1998 Cavalier | 6 | 2% |
| 1997 Cavalier | 19 | 4% |
| 1995 Cavalier | 8 | 3% |
| 1994 Cavalier | 6 | 3% |
| 1993 Cavalier | 5 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 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.