2001 Chevrolet Cavalier fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 33 complaints for the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier, 9% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 46,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 46,000 miles, and 56% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
My car since I bought it(2001 z24 cavalier) has given me problem after problem. Piston rods failing, fuel pump leaking, crankshaft failure, gear box bent causing me to only start car in neutral and can't park on hills. Also... Valves have broken numerous times, engine accelerates on its own, fuel gauge was broken, power steering pump leaking, sunroof shattered on me... Everything has broken on this brand new car I bought. The dealership will not help me even under warranty...
(2) after first starting the car, go to put in drive car keeps hesitating, losing power, then after it warms up it drives fine, (possible fuel pump issues).car begins to stall, and will not start. All plugs, plug wires, air filter, sensors, and anything to do with emissions has been replaced, still does the same problem to this day. Problem has been ongoing for the last 6 months to a year. Took to local chevrolet dealer several times and did not find an issue.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier
- Electrical system 59 complaints
- Brakes 46 complaints
- Engine 28 complaints
- Transmission 28 complaints
- Steering 26 complaints
- Air bags 21 complaints
- Suspension 17 complaints