mine did that and i replaced the crank shaft sensor,problem was fixed
blown engine, out of gas janitorial duties.
it might be a bent piton rod if you or water or somthing into the engine
check for clogged fuel filter, or faulty fuel pump
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if it tends to sputter and have no power i would suggest the fuel pump. it it is only after the car has warmed up, or a while after you start driving it might be the ignition module.
Car would either have to be running or alternator removed for bench test
I doubt that running out of gas will my the low trac light come on. I own an 02 Cavalier, and the trac light has to do with the amount of traction you have on any given surface. If you know a mechanic I would have them check it out.
Have someone check your fuel pump pressure,if you lose fuel pressure while driving,and then it comes back that would explain why it seems to start by itself.
Possibly both of them are burned out (common). You were running on only one for a while and then that one burned out. The indicator would still be lit.
MAYBE IT COULD BE A BAD SENSOR. IF IT IS RUNNING GOOD I WOULD JUST IGNORE IT.
Try checking the fuses. If ok, then it is a wiring or electrical prob. You might also want to check your ignition switch. it may not be making contact properly. I found this happening on my1991 cavalier also. If I would twist the ignition like I was going to start it again, but not far enuff to grind the starter, everything would start woring again. this would sometimes last a long time and other time not so long. So, with that said I would place my money into the ignition switch.
About a zillion things, one would be a bad fuel pump. If it will jump start and drive a few miles then die again replace your alternator.