1997 Chevrolet Cavalier engine problems
103 complaints about engine have been filed for the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier, which is 14% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 103 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 81,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 81,000 miles, and 38% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 3 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Vehicle was involved in a collision. While driving vehicle stalled, resulting in a rear end collision. Upon impact, air bag failed to deploy on driver's side. Driver sustained injuries.
When first started strong gas fumes in car; then hesitation/stalling while driving, has gone dead two times; rough idling.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier
- Electrical system 118 complaints
- Steering 86 complaints
- Air bags 82 complaints
- Brakes 75 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 46 complaints
- Suspension 32 complaints
- Fuel system 25 complaints
- Body & structure 22 complaints