1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 503 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier overview page.
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS.”NHTSA complaint 826433 — filed 08/07/1998
“FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/ENGINE/MUFFLER/CONVERTER/SEAT/HORN/POWER STEERING HOSE AND WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED.”NHTSA complaint 534153 — filed 04/10/1998
“AFTER VEHICLE HAS RUN FOR APPROXIMATELY 20-40 MINUTES, IT BEGINS TO ACCELERATE THEN THE ENGINE FAILS.”NHTSA complaint 527488 — filed 12/21/1997
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier have engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier: 41 of 503 complaints on file (8.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier have in total?
503 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 58 involved a crash, 10 involved a fire, 61 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
