Cavalier Starting in the 1980s. the Cavalier made a name for itself by offering an affordable 2 and 4 door compact.
Platform: J-body

97 2.2 stalling issues

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 29, 2015 | 9:37 AM
  #1  
mikebruce700000's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Junior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
From: Salisbury NC
Default 97 2.2 stalling issues

My daughter has a 97 Cavalier that has been losing power over the last few months. It would stall once in a blue moon at stops, but now it stalls several times a week. Any thoughts? Thanks.
Reply
Old Jul 29, 2015 | 1:00 PM
  #2  
cc732's Avatar
CF Beginner
 
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Default

Does it have an automatic 4 speed trans?
Reply
Old Jul 29, 2015 | 5:31 PM
  #3  
jkw017's Avatar
CF Beginner
 
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Default

need more info,, just stalls, lack of gas, spark cuts out, ignition switch malfunction, highway lock out gear not shifting down from highway exiting, air filter old and clogged, vacuum leaks around intake. could be many things
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2015 | 12:02 PM
  #4  
mikebruce700000's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Junior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
From: Salisbury NC
Default

Thanks. For everyone's info, it was very low on transmission fluid, causing the engine to get too hot and shut down. Hasn't done it since adding.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
primusdl
General Tech
1
Jul 30, 2012 2:44 PM
vickilev10
General Tech
2
Jan 7, 2011 10:47 AM
gixrider
Silverado, Sierra & Fullsize Pick-ups
1
Jun 10, 2010 11:32 PM
malibudad
Malibu
2
Jan 21, 2008 10:18 PM
89S10
General Tech
3
Jan 4, 2007 9:52 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 7:11 PM.