2000 Chevrolet Cavalier power train problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Fuel pump on chevrolet cavalier z24 went out at 76,000 miles. It lost power and died all of a sudden in the middle of the highway. Luckily, no cars were around as it was almost midnight. Cost to repair was over $600, not including the towing. In doing some research I have found that numerous people…”
filed May 14, 2007
“Driveshaft/powertrain failure on right side during low speed (<15 mph) right hand turn caused lose of control of vehicle and collision with light pole. Deployment of air bags caused minor injuries to driver. Vehicle a total loss. *jb”
filed Sep 6, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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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% |
| 2001 Cavalier | 34 | 14% |
| 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 2000 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.