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P0000 is a rare OBD2 fault code that can affect the Chevy Cavalier. While there are over 10,000 DTC “P” codes, this is the only one reserved for “no fault detected” in your car’s ECU (engine control unit) memory. It tells the scanner accessing the ECU that no codes are …

If your Chevy Cavalier’s AC system is not working, it can be uncomfortable and downright dangerous on a hot day. There are A LOT of issues that can cause your car’s air conditioner to fail. This article is broken down into these three sections to help save you time repairing …

Dash lights flickering and failure to start is a very common issue that can happen to the Chevy Cavalier. While your first impulse may be to think that there is something wrong with your car’s starter (and it is possible), it’s usually caused by an issue with the battery or …

P0026 is a code that signals an issue with your Chevy Cavalier’s intake valve control solenoid circuit. In layman’s terms, the circuit is not complying with the Powertrain Control Module’s commands. It sent a signal to the intake valve control solenoid, and it, for whatever reason, failed. P0026 is a …

P0152 is a common OBDII code that occurs in many vehicles, including the Chevy Cavalier. It indicates that the bank 2 sensor 1 O2 sensor is reporting a voltage level that is higher than its normal operating range. P0152 Definition: O2 Sensor – High Voltage – B2S1 O2 Sensor Oxygen sensors …

P0501 is an OBD2 trouble code that indicates there is an issue with your Chevy Cavalier’s Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). It occurs when the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) gets a signal from the VSS outside its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). P0501 is a generic powertrain code, which …

P0523 is a standard OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Chevy Cavalier. In layman’s terms, it indicates the signal from the oil pressure sensor is higher than its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). P0523 is generic (it has the same definition for all vehicles), repair steps …

Many late model GM-made vehicles, such as the Chevy Cavalier use an “Engine Power Reduced” mode when they detect a potentially catastrophic problem. Reduced engine power has been known to come on at very inopportune times (such as while driving on the highway). Many components can cause the engine power …

P015B is a generic trouble code, which means it has the same meaning any vehicle. In the case of the Chevy Cavalier, It indicates that the Oxygen (O2) sensor on bank 1 is not cycling from lean to rich as fast as it should be. P015B is usually caused by …

Daytime running lights (or DRL) are specialized lights that come on when your Chevy Cavalier’s regular headlights are turned off. Their purpose is to make it easier for other drivers to see you, theoretically decreasing the odds of getting into an accident. If your Cavalier’s DRL warning light is on, …