2001 Chevrolet Cavalier engine problems
The 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier has 33 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
33
Engine complaints
9%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“2001 CHEVROLET CAVALIER, UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND ON IR 80 IN THE RIGHT LANE. UNIT 1 CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA WHILE DRIVING. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0259-90) *JB”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier have?
NHTSA has 33 complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier engine — 9% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.