1999 Chevrolet Cavalier engine and engine cooling problems
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1999 chevrolet cavalier. Consumer writes in regards to transmission problems and vehicle sometimes emits white smoke through the vents. *smd the consumer stated the transmission and radiator needed to be serviced. Also, a serpentine belt and fuel pan was needed.”
filed Jun 20, 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet cavalier. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph when all of the service warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over and shut off. When the contact restarted the vehicle, it resumed normal operation for one half mile until the failure…”
filed Sep 20, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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% |
| 1998 Cavalier | 55 | 16% |
| 1997 Cavalier | 106 | 20% |
| 1996 Cavalier | 117 | 23% |
| 1995 Cavalier | 82 | 30% |
| 1994 Cavalier | 56 | 26% |
| 1993 Cavalier | 41 | 28% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.