2001 Chevrolet Cavalier power train problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that the gear shift was difficult to move and the lever became stuck. Occasionally, the key became stuck in the ignition and the gear shift would not go into gear. Also, the hood was hot, the engine overheated, and the vehicle…”
filed Mar 18, 2019
“My car abruptly slowed down and began to drag as though the transmission was going into a low gear and the brakes were being applied. *tr”
filed Nov 6, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This…
24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 24, 2024
Power Train problems in other Cavalier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Cavalier | 16 | 6% |
| 2004 Cavalier | 23 | 7% |
| 2003 Cavalier | 16 | 2% |
| 2002 Cavalier | 13 | 7% |
| 2000 Cavalier | 26 | 8% |
| 1999 Cavalier | 20 | 8% |
| 1998 Cavalier | 16 | 5% |
| 1997 Cavalier | 26 | 5% |
| 1996 Cavalier | 54 | 11% |
| 1995 Cavalier | 17 | 6% |
| 1994 Cavalier | 16 | 8% |
| 1993 Cavalier | 10 | 7% |
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.