2002 Chevrolet Cavalier engine problems
18 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier, which is 7% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 54,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 54,000 miles, and 75% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
While driving 60 MPH, the service engine light came on and the engine stalled. The dealership serviced the vehicle, and replaced several components, but the problem still continued.. The fuel filter and oxygen senor was replaced however the problem continued. The consumer believed the problem was electrical.
We were told the car was inspected before we bought it! Head light out of adjustment brake and tail lights not working engine stared running rough few hours after we drove off a CD was found stuck in the player door needed alignment parking brakes not working right.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier
- Electrical system 35 complaints
- Brakes 30 complaints
- Fuel system 18 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 18 complaints
- Steering 17 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints