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2002 Chevrolet CAVALIER
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 5

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 401–444 of 444, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Jun 14, 2001–Feb 1, 2002.

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This archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.

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Feb 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020729001

NHTSA communication ID: 631218

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ON A GRINDING OR RATTLE TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. *SLC

Source components: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION.

Source record 631218 at NHTSA
Jan 28, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

280102

NHTSA communication ID: 629726

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0753, P0758 AND P1860. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE.

Source record 629726 at NHTSA
Jan 16, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

160102

NHTSA communication ID: 629703

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE ENGINE LAGS POWER, STALLS, WON'T START OR IS HARD TO START. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 629703 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010102

NHTSA communication ID: 629446

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING PRODUCT FEEDBACK REQUEST WITH 2.2L LN2 ENGINES EXHIBITING AN OIL FILTER LEAK. *JG

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 629446 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010102

NHTSA communication ID: 628395

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINES EXHIBITING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0141 WITH NO PRIOR REPAIR ATTEMPS. *JG

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 628395 at NHTSA
Dec 14, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

141201

NHTSA communication ID: 629623

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0116. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE.

Source record 629623 at NHTSA
Dec 11, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

111201

NHTSA communication ID: 629615

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS SETTING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0716, 717, INPUT SPEED SENSOR CODES. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE.

Source record 629615 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010602012

NHTSA communication ID: 628890

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON LEAKAGE OF A FEW DROPS OF COOLANT AFTER PARKING THEIR VEHICLE. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM.

Source record 628890 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010858005

NHTSA communication ID: 628886

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT ROAD NOISE CAN BE HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE PRIMARILY ON WET ROAD SURFACES. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.

Source record 628886 at NHTSA
Nov 5, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

051101

NHTSA communication ID: 628094

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK TYPE NOISE ESPECIALLY FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING. *TT

Source components: STEERING.

Source record 628094 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010849016

NHTSA communication ID: 631820

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN INOPERATIVE CIGARETTE LIGHTER. *SLC

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.

Source record 631820 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

000604037A

NHTSA communication ID: 628862

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) INDICATOR IS ILLUMINATED WITH HARSH TRANSMISSION SHIFTS. *TT

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 628862 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010865001

NHTSA communication ID: 627484

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION REGARDING FUEL FILLER DOOR RECESSED INTO QUARTER PANEL. *YH

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP.

Source record 627484 at NHTSA
Oct 29, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

291001

NHTSA communication ID: 628053

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CUSTOMER CONCERN OF PREMATURE FOG LAMP FAILURE. *TT

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS.

Source record 628053 at NHTSA
Oct 29, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

291001

NHTSA communication ID: 628051

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF EXTENDED CRANK TIME. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 628051 at NHTSA
Oct 26, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

261001

NHTSA communication ID: 628029

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING HIGHLINE PRESSURE AFTER AN OVERHAUL OF THE TRANSAXLE WHEN USING OVERHAUL KITS. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 628029 at NHTSA
Oct 22, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

221001

NHTSA communication ID: 628020

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES SUCH AS ROUGH RUNNING, MISS FIRES OR A NO START CONDITION. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 628020 at NHTSA
Sep 20, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

200901

NHTSA communication ID: 626270

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING CORRECT POST CONVERTER OR REAR OXYGEN SENSOR USAGE. *SLC

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.

Source record 626270 at NHTSA
Sep 19, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

190901

NHTSA communication ID: 626218

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT. *SLC

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).

Source record 626218 at NHTSA
Sep 5, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

050901

NHTSA communication ID: 626045

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT OXYGEN SENSOR CONNECTOR RETENTION. *SLC

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL.

Source record 626045 at NHTSA
Aug 29, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

290801

NHTSA communication ID: 620846

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING PCM CONNECTORS MAY NOT BE FULLY SEATED TO THE PCM. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).

Source record 620846 at NHTSA
Aug 29, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

290801

NHTSA communication ID: 620843

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING MANUAL TRANSMISSION GEAR NOISE. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION.

Source record 620843 at NHTSA
Aug 27, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

270801

NHTSA communication ID: 625276

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES NEW POP OUT CIGARETTE LIGHTER MAY CAUSE FAILURE TO THE 20-AMP FUSE FOR THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER CIRCUIT. *YH

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.

Source record 625276 at NHTSA
Aug 15, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

150801

NHTSA communication ID: 625305

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WHERE THE CD'S WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR WILL NOT EJECT FROM THE CD PLAYER. *JG

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..

Source record 625305 at NHTSA
Aug 10, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

011001

NHTSA communication ID: 624835

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING RADIO WON'T ACCEPT CD. *ET

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..

Source record 624835 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

100730024

NHTSA communication ID: 620833

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CERTAIN VEHICLES, WITH EITHER THE LN2 OR L61 ENGINES, HAVE SOFTWARE THAT DOES NOT ALLOW THE TECH 2 TO DISPLAY OR CLEAR SHIFT ADAPTS. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 620833 at NHTSA
Jun 14, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

140601

NHTSA communication ID: 623596

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THIS MESSAGE IS ABOUT A FLASE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE, P1683, WHICH IS THE IGNITION OFF TIMER PERFORMANCE. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).

Source record 623596 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4615

NHTSA communication ID: 10023171

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ABS PUMP RUNNING WHEN NOT NEEDED. *NJ

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.

Source record 10023171 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4014

NHTSA communication ID: 10021074

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PARTS UPDATE - TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER DESIGN CHANGE. *KB

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 10021074 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3859

NHTSA communication ID: 10020923

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

LOW OIL PRESSURE - INSPECT OIL FILTER FOR DAMAGE. *KB UPDATED 10/18/07. *NJ

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10020923 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3915

NHTSA communication ID: 10019423

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CLUTCH PEDAL STAYS TO FLOOR. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE).

Source record 10019423 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3670

NHTSA communication ID: 10019240

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION ON TRANSFERRING ORIGINAL FUEL RAIL TO GOODWRENCH ENGINE. *AK

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL.

Source record 10019240 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3669

NHTSA communication ID: 10019228

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

M86/M94 TRANSMISSION INFORMATION TO DISASSEMBLE THIRD FOURTH AND FIFTH GEAR. *AK

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10019228 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

1749019

NHTSA communication ID: 10019208

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION ON TRANSFERRING ORIGINAL FUEL RAIL TO GOODWRENCH ENGINE. *AK

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10019208 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3170E

NHTSA communication ID: 10019186

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

IPC, INTERIOR LIGHTS AND/OR HEADLAMPS FLICKER. *AK FB2

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · INTERIOR LIGHTING.

Source record 10019186 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3648

NHTSA communication ID: 10018915

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

HESITATION ON ACCELERATION AFTER INTERNAL ENGINE REPAIRS - CHECK INJECTOR HARNESS ORIENTATION. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD.

Source record 10018915 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3321A

NHTSA communication ID: 10017192

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FUEL TANK IS HARD TO FILL. *TT

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY.

Source record 10017192 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3253

NHTSA communication ID: 10017096

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE IN EITHER DIRECTION. TRANSMISSION MAY SHOW OVER FULL. P90 4T40E 4T45E NO MOVEMENT DRIVE OR REVERSE. CONVERTER MAY BE EMPTY OF FLUID. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10017096 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3447

NHTSA communication ID: 10017086

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

4T40E OR 4T45E WILL NOT SHIFT NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10017086 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3433

NHTSA communication ID: 10017032

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT AND SEVERE ENGINE MISFIRE ON CYLINDERS 1 AND 4 OR CYLINDERS 2 AND 3. *TT UPDATED 08-15-07. *KB

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10017032 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3481

NHTSA communication ID: 10016717

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CRUISE CONTROL SHUTS OFF WHEN THE HAZARDS ARE SWITCHED ON. *TT

Source components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL.

Source record 10016717 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3477

NHTSA communication ID: 10014875

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TECH 2 DISPLAYS ASTERISK FOR THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR.

Source record 10014875 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3263

NHTSA communication ID: 10011819

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE ON TURNS. *EH

Source components: SUSPENSION.

Source record 10011819 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3189

NHTSA communication ID: 10010629

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CRANK NO START, LOW OR NO FUEL PRESSURE. *TT

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.

Source record 10010629 at NHTSA