2001 Chevrolet Cavalier engine and engine cooling problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2001 chevrolet cavalier, unit 1 was traveling eastbound on ir 80 in the right lane. Unit 1 caught on fire in the engine compartment area while driving. *bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0259-90) *jb”
filed Jun 1, 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet cavalier. While driving 25-35 mph, the traction light flashed and the engine began to make knocking and rattling noises. The contact pulled the vehicle over to check the engine and the noise stopped. When he began driving again, every light on the instrument…”
filed May 27, 2009
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% |
| 2000 Cavalier | 54 | 17% |
| 1999 Cavalier | 44 | 18% |
| 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 2001 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.