2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 9%of 196 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier, 9% of the 196 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2002 chevy looks like it needs a fuel pump. 3years ago I had this same problem and the tow said it was the fuel pump and I had the fuel filter changed now since then it ran ok. I still experienced hesitation but after hearing the complains. I want to add my concern.”
NHTSA complaint #10279492, filed 2009-08, 60,000 miles“My car is two and a half years old and has a lot of highway miles. I had 80,000 miles on the car (I have been able to log well over 220,000 miles on past cars over 5-6 years due to highway mileage). One night while driving home the trac-off light would come on and the car would occasionally lose speed. Eventually the trac off light stayed on the car began to die out along the side of the role. As a result I had my car towed in and the fuel pump was replaced. Total costs were well over $800.00. I wrote to GM but was rejected on reimbursement. …”
NHTSA complaint #10140350, filed 2005-10, 80,500 miles“The engine quits running while driving at highway speeds without any warning. After pulling off to the side of the road,the engine may restart immediately or after a few minutes. A technician diagnosed this as a faulty fuel pump.”
NHTSA complaint #10329719, filed 2010-05, 68,000 miles“2002 Chevrolet Cavalier stalled without warning. Consumer states that the vehicle was not able to be restarted and was towed to a dealer. The dealer stated that the fuel pump had gone out.”
NHTSA complaint #10216109, filed 2008-01, 70,428 miles“Front rotors warped prematurely, about every 10000 miles. Grinding noise heard at low speeds, whether in gear or coasting & not brake related. Premature fuel pump failure, causing engine to shut off.”
NHTSA complaint #10049686, filed 2003-12, 10,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10199281May 25, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
- 10160637Apr 4, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a customer?s request to remove or disable the Bi-Fuel Compressed Natural Gas system…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137635May 10, 2017This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
- 10114831Nov 15, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block that have a possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 16 | 6% |
| 2004 | 15 | 5% |
| 2003 | 383 | 56% |
| 2002 | 18 | 9% |
| 2001 | 29 | 12% |
| 2000 | 43 | 14% |
| 1999 | 17 | 7% |
| 1998 | 14 | 4% |
| 1997 | 23 | 4% |
| 1996 | 18 | 4% |
| 1995 | 9 | 3% |
| 1994 | 8 | 4% |
| 1993 | 5 | 3% |
| 1992 | 5 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 4% |
| 1990 | 4 | 7% |
| 1989 | 6 | 14% |
| 1984 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier
35 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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