Possibly. The check engin light (aka idiot light) is a 'catchall' indicator that something is wrong in the engine compartment, especially since the tranny is hooked up to the engine.
it looks like a transmission or the check engine light will come on
You can check the fluid in your 1995 Chevy Cavalier transmission with the transmission dipstick. The transmission dipstick will be on the left-hand side of the transmission and have a bright yellow handle.
You can check your automatic transmission fluid in your 1992 Chevy Cavalier with the transmission dipstick. The dipstick will have marks that indicate whether it is full or low one quart.
On your 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L SFI OHV , the Oil Pressure Switch is located: Under hood, center, front engine area, next to transmission bellhousing, mounted on engine block.
Does the speedometer work? Sounds like the electrical connector from the transmission to the PCM is either not plugged in correctly or at all.
ets and check engine light on in 98 Chevy cavalier
On a 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier, the transmission fluid dipstick is located near the back of the engine compartment, typically on the driver's side. It is usually positioned near the firewall and can be identified by its bright yellow or orange handle. To check the transmission fluid level, make sure the engine is running and the vehicle is in park, then pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, reinsert it, and check the fluid level against the markings on the dipstick.
Answer: Transmission DipstickThere is not a dipstick for the transmission on a 2001 chev. cavalier, you can check the transfer fluid and it is located underneath the master cylinder.Motor T Mechanic- USMC
The check engine light cannot be retrieved on a 1990 Cavalier unless a problem develops with the engine. The engine can be checked for errors, though, by using a tester that is plugged into the vehicle's computer.
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you can check by a sight glass tube on the side of the transaxle, it is a sealed transmission! remember if you have more than 100,000 miles on it don't flush the transmission!!!
check on the back of the motor above the transmission