2002 Chevy Cavalier Engine Sputtering on Freeway

Tiny
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  • 2002 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 192,000 MILES
My Cavalier has been running excellent since I've had it until about 2 weeks ago. I was on the freeway and driving at about 70-75 mph and the engine sputtered. I didn't think anything of it and a couple of days later it did it again a few times in a row, and when looking at the RPMs they will drop as much as 500. I took it to a dealer because the check engine light did not come on. They recommended that I change my plugs and wires and this did not help the situation. When the car is at slower speeds, it is fine and has plenty of acceleration. The problem only happens on the freeway after I have been driving for about 30 minutes.
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 AT 7:37 AM

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Tiny
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I would have ignition module tested.

I would also change fuel filter.
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Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 AT 9:08 AM
Tiny
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There also was one time when the traction control was turned off and would not come on. As soon as I turned off the car and restarted it, everything was fine. Would this point towards the engine control module?
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Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 AT 6:10 PM
Tiny
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Yes, it could be.

I try to start with cheapest first and work my way up.

No real way for DIY to test PCM, unless you get a PCM error code.
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Wednesday, August 11th, 2010 AT 7:37 AM

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