Symptom Diagnosis - Engine Exhaust: Intermittent

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire, 2003 Pontiac Grand Am, 2003 Oldsmobile Alero, and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Test the vehicle under the same conditions that the customer reported to verify the system is operating as designed.

Go to the symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list to diagnose the symptom:

Exhaust hissing noise. Go to EXHAUST LEAKAGE .
Exhaust popping noise. Go to EXHAUST LEAKAGE .
Exhaust rattle noise. Go to EXHAUST NOISE .
Loud exhaust noise. Go to EXHAUST NOISE .
Exhaust buzz, groan, hum noise. Go to EXHAUST NOISE .
Loss of power. Go to RESTRICTED EXHAUST .
Poor acceleration. Go to RESTRICTED EXHAUST .
Poor fuel economy. Go to RESTRICTED EXHAUST .