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#486 of 2171 2001 Z24 Experience by countryboyx
May 16, 2001 (4:39 am)
Apr 29, 2001 (10:49 pm)Okay,
I just purchased a 2001 Z24 with 5speed manual transmission. I feel the same vibration in the clutch as the previous poster said. I also have strange noises coming from the engine compartment (sounds sort of like a car that has bad gas in it kind of a knocking sound). The trunk doesn't open with the keyless entry and is very hard to shut. the car has 1200 miles on it. I am kind of upset about this. Has anyone else in the group had any of these problems? If so, was it resolved? If it was resolved could you please let me know how? I would really appreciate any feedback. Thanks.
CountryBoyX
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Apr 29, 2001 (11:45 pm)
Make: CHEVROLET Model: CAVALIER Year: 2001
Service Bulletin Number: 291100 Bulletin Sequence Number: 163 Date of Bulletin: 11/00
NHTSA Item Number: SB616394
Component: POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:STANDARD:MANUAL
Summary:
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO MANUAL TRANSMISSION RATTLE. *TT
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May 07, 2001 (04:27 am)
Apparently they know how to fix the issue with the Jetrag 5 speed in the new 2001 cavalier. I am going to have my trunk and the transmission issue fixed on the 8th (tomorrow). I will let everyone know how it goes. I must note that I didn't have too many problems with my 98 Cavalier RS (2.2L). The plug wires and EGR valve (EGR Valve is very expensive) were the only issues I had with it. In 36,000 miles it never broke down (except once I ran it out of gas). It did have some annoying noises in the dash but I could deal with that. Sometimes people just get lemons. You also have to maintain a car. I had a 5 speed in my 98 as well. when I had the brake pads replaced for the first time I had the rotors resurfaced (this prevents the pulsating that I hear lots of people talking about). My father had an 87 cavalier and the only problem he had with it was a squeak in the dash and it drove him nuts so he got rid of it. I had a 91 Cavalier with the 2.2L and it had 115,000 before the transmission went up in it (it was involved in a flood and transmission was rusted inside). I sold it with 145,000 miles on it and it never broke down on me. Every car has it's problems and yes even a "Honda" will not last if you don't take care of it. My sister has a civic and it is a piece of S***. Honda makes good motorcycles but I don't like their cars. Eventually when I win the lotto I will own a new Vette. Until then I am very happy with my cavalier experience. I will let you know if I continue to have issues with my new Z24 after I take it for service at Jerry's Chevrolet, Perring Parkway, Baltimore, Maryland.
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May 16, 2001 (04:21 am)
Well,
I took my 2001 Z24 in for service. They replaced the manual tranny fluid with some kind of synthetic fluid. The grinding noise seems to be gone. As for the trunk they forgot to put the auto trunk latch on at the factor and they tried to tell me it wasn't an option on the car. I told them it was standard. I had both the service and sales managers out looking at my trunk. I mean why would a car have keyless entry for doors and not for trunk and no latch inside vehicle. Long story short they put the part on my car and everything works fine now.
#487 of 2171 Creaking Cavalier by jimm16
May 18, 2001 (10:15 am)
I have a 2001 Cavalier AS with 3500 miles on it. It has developed a creaking sound when turning the hand wheel that I have traced to the coil spring retainer at the top of the strut on the driver's side. As the wheel turns, the spring sticks and releases resulting in the creaking sound. (The passenger side turns smoothly) I have an appointment next weekend at the dealership but I am expecting nothing more than a shot of WD-40. Has anyone else seen this problem and if so what is the correct fix. Otherwise, I like the car a lot. 2.4 I engine is much quicken than the Nissan Sentry DE or Saturn L. The only thing I don't like are the seats... not very comfortable after about 30 ins. (I drive 35 min to work.)#488 of 2171 bad bearing by joe3891
May 19, 2001 (5:09 am)
Sounds like strut bearing,i believe the 01's had a bad batch in production.I like the seat in my 00 LS,maybe its body style.I don't think you will like the 2.4 when the water pump has to be replaced,the front of the engine has to come apart,costs anywhere from $400 on up.#489 of 2171 jimm16 by dindak
May 19, 2001 (6:19 am)
I agree with you, one of the worst things in the Cavalier is the seats. They are nice and soft, but not enough support.#490 of 2171 Water Pumps by countryboyx
May 22, 2001 (11:02 pm)
My 01 Z24 has 3800 miles on it. I purchased the 5 year 75,000 miles warranty on it. The water pump is a known problem and will probably go up anywhere from 30,000 to 40,000 miles (maybe sooner). It is a big job and I have heard the cost to be in the $700 - $800 range. Another job is the timing belt
After all the refinements they made to the quad 4 you think they would have engineered it to be easier to work on. Then again I am not an engineer. I would also worry about the head gasket when you get up there in mileage. I am not sure about now but I know they have had a history of blowing head gaskets.
#491 of 2171 Performance Parts by countryboyx
May 22, 2001 (11:05 pm)
This is for everyone who owns GM vehicles not just the cavalier. I have purchsed stuff from the following website for my 98 Cavalier and I plan to purchse for my 01 Z as well. http://www.rksport.com
I am probably going to get the RAM Air hood for my Z24 
#492 of 2171 Water pump and head gaskets... by vocus
May 23, 2001 (7:31 am)
I think only the 2.2 engine is famous for blowing its head gasket. The re-engineered version of the Quad 4 (Twin Cam) doesn't do it, or at least I haven't heard anything about it yet. As far as the water pump, it might be more expensive with the 2.4, but a friend has a 2.2 Cavalier and his pump went 3 times within 105K. He told me it cost like $100 to repair.Speaking of my friend, he has a 1996 2-door base with 3-speed auto. and the 2.2. He had to replace the whole transmission in the car just after 100K. Also, the timing chain, the water pump, and various oxygen sensors and stuff. He said he didn't think that was too bad for 100K. Of course, I know people with other cars that don't do anything to them in 100K. To each his own I guess.
CountryBoy: Funny you say about Jerry's. I was looking for a car and went there too. Drove the Cavalier, but it felt just like the 1996 I used to have and I didn't get it. Went up the street and got a Mazda Protege from S&S on Joppa instead. Good luck with your car.
#493 of 2171 countryboyx by joe3891
May 23, 2001 (9:27 am)
The 2.4 dosen't have a timing belt,but if you want to you can worry about the #3 connecting knocking thats been a on going problem.#494 of 2171 Cavaliers, Corvettes, and the lottery by occupant1
May 24, 2001 (4:49 pm)
Funny thing is, the goober that I am, if I won the lottery, I would still buy $300 cars and nurse them back to health, I would still do courier work, but I would cut back to three days a week, and I would NOT buy a Corvette unless my wife demands one. So even if I had an eight-figure bank balance, I'd still be driving a Cavalier every now and then because Cavaliers always end up for sale as "basic transportation", "mechanic's specials", repossessions, etc...#495 of 2171 For the Record by jazzpants
May 25, 2001 (5:01 am)
I have a 95 Cav and it has 147,500 miles on it. It is the basic ride, manual trans. I change the oil every 3000 and do all the basic maintenance on it. The only "problems" I have had were brakes and tires. The brakes are too small for the car. Make sure you get the semi-metallic brake pads when it is time to replace them. It is worth the extra couple of bucks. I did buy the new Volkswagen Jetta but I kept the Chevy. It is still running strong and is a great little ride. Do the basic maintenance and get more life out of the car. Hey, the VW can't touch the Chevy in gas milage!To POST a message, please
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