2002 Chevrolet Cavalier power train problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Driver was heading south on i684, on the exit ramp to 287 west, in heavy traffic. Vehicle suddenly appeared to shut off, making it impossible to steer and brake. Driver ran off the road and went nose first into a ditch, damaging the frame, radiator, airco and nose of vehicle. The vehicle was…”
filed Nov 11, 2014
“Bought a 2002 chevy cavalier oct.2007, have had the car in for repairs to the transmission a total of 7 weeks. The problem seems to be electrical and cannot be fixed. Each time I get it back it works for some time then fails and is taken back. It is currently at the henna chevy olds dealership in…”
filed Dec 29, 2007
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% |
| 2001 Cavalier | 34 | 14% |
| 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 2002 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.