Chevy Cavalier Low Oil Pressure: Diagnosis and Causes

One of the most serious issues that can happen to your Chevy Cavalier‘s engine is if it ends up with low oil pressure.  Low oil pressure will cause the engine to seize up.  When the oil pressure light on, it should be assumed that the engine locking up is imminent. We advise not running the … Read more

Chevy Cavalier Blown Head Gasket: Symptoms, Causes, How to Fix

One of the most common (and) critical major engine problems is a blown head gasket. If your Chevy Cavalier has blown a head gasket, you may find it running poorly or not at all.  Below you’ll find the symptoms, causes, and price of a Chevy Cavalier head gasket. Recognizing the signs of a blown head gasket in your … Read more

Chevy-Cavalier Catalytic Converter: Price, Location, and Diagnosis

Your Chevy Cavalier leaves the factory with a catalytic converter.  It can run into problems over the normal life of the vehicle, and is often accompanied by OBDII code P0420.  Below we’ll cover the location, price, and symptoms of a bad torque converter in your Cavalier.   Menu: Catalytic Converter Price Cavalier Catalytic Converter Location … Read more

Chevy Cavalier Bad Fuel Pressure Regulator: Symptoms, ID, How to Fix

One of the most common issues with any vehicle, including the Chevy Cavalier, is when it has fuel pressure regulator issues. A bad fuel pressure regulator can cause all sorts of problems. A bad fuel pressure regulator can cause various symptoms in your Chevy Cavalier, the most common being engine performance problems. This can result from either too … Read more

Chevy Cavalier Troubleshooting: Shakes When Braking

  If you find your Chevy Cavalier‘s steering wheel shakes or vibrates when you press the brakes, it is almost always the brake rotors that are the cause of the problem.  There are plenty of other issues that can cause the steering wheel to wobble.  But, if your Cavalier is only shaking when braking, that’s … Read more

Chevy Cavalier White Exhaust Smoke: Causes, Diagnosis, How to Fix

If you own a Chevy Cavalier, you may have noticed white exhaust smoke coming from your car on occasion. This can be concerning, and it’s essential to understand the possible causes behind this phenomenon to address the issue promptly and efficiently. Several factors can contribute to white smoke emanating from your car’s exhaust pipe, and … Read more

Chevy Cavalier Flashing Check Engine Light: Diagnosis

The check engine light indicates that you need to service a vehicle soon. If your Chevy Cavalier has a flashing check engine light means that there is a catalyst damaging misfire (it can damage the catalytic converter and O2 sensors). If your car has a flashing check engine light, it means you need to service … Read more

Chevy Cavalier Troubleshooting:  Squeaky Brakes

  Your Chevy Cavalier‘s braking system is designed to handle thousands of miles of braking with no intervention from you.  When its brakes begin to squeak, they are telling you that they need some attention. The most typical cause of squeaky brakes are the brake pads themselves, but there are other issues that can cause … Read more

Chevy Cavalier:  Heater Not Working Diagnosis

  One of the most common (and inconvenient) problems with the Chevy Cavalier is when it has no heat coming from the heater. Not having a functioning heater makes driving much less comfortable, and can be a sign of certain issues. At the simplest level, there are two main reasons why the heater is not … Read more