Chevrolet
Cavalier
Chevrolet Cavalier: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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ClassCompact car
Model years (US)2000–2005
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Chevrolet Cavalier – Fourth generation2016–2021
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2016–2021 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Delta II platform |
| Engines | 1.5 L S-TEC III I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 6-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm |
| Length | 4,544 mm |
| Width | 1,779 mm |
| Height | 1,467 mm |
| Assembly | China: Wuhan, Hubei (SAIC-GM) |
Chevrolet Cavalier – Third generation1994–2005
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | August 1994–October 2005 |
| Model years | 1995–2005 |
| Body styles | 2-door convertible 2-door coupe 4-door sedan |
| Platform | General Motors J platform (Series 1J) |
| Engines | 2,189 cm³ LN2 OHV I4 2,198 cm³ L61/L42 DOHC I4 2,260 cm³ LD2 DOHC I4 2,392 cm³ LD9 DOHC I4 |
| Transmissions | 3-speed 3T40 automatic 4-speed 4T40-E automatic 5-speed Getrag F23 manual 5-speed Getrag 282 manual 5-speed Isuzu manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,644 mm |
| Length | 1995–97: 4,580 mm 1998–2002: 4,590 mm 2003–05: 4,595 mm |
| Width | 2-Door: 1,745 mm 4-Door: 1,725 mm |
| Height | 1995–97 Coupe: 1,351 mm 1995–97 Sedan: 1,392 mm 1995–97 Convertible: 1,369 mm 1998–2005 Coupe: 1,346 mm 1998–99 Convertible: 1,374 mm 1998–2005 Sedan: 1,389 mm 2000–02 Convertible: 1,364 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,162–1,315 kg |
| Assembly | Lordstown, Ohio, United States (Lordstown Assembly: 1995–2005) Lansing, Michigan, United States (Lansing Car Assembly: 1995–1998 coupe) Lansing, Michigan, United States (Lansing Craft Centre: 1995–2000 convertible) Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, Mexico (Ramos Arizpe Assembly: 1995–2004) Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela |
| Designer | Chuck Jordan (1991) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2005 | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2005 | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2001–2004 | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol or natural gas |
| 2000–2002 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2002 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2001 | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000 | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol or natural gas |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2005 | 2.2 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.4–10.2 L/100 km | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 7.6–8.4 L/100 km |
| 2000–2005 | 2.2 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 8.7–9.8 L/100 km | 10.2–11.8 L/100 km | 7.1–7.8 L/100 km |
| 2000–2002 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.2–11.2 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 8.4–9.0 L/100 km |
| 2000–2002 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 7.8–8.1 L/100 km |
| 2000–2001 | 2.2 L, 4 cyl · 3-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 8.7–9.4 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Compact car, Subcompact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2005 |
| Powertrains | Petrol, Bi-fuel |
| Engine displacement | 2.2–2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol or natural gas |
| Configurations listed | 27 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 198–396 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,605 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2005 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 677 | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 510 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Engine and cooling | 193 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Brakes | 188 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 132 | 2000, 2001, 2004 |
| Lights | 120 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Steering | 119 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Visibility and wipers | 118 | 2000, 2003, 2004 |
| Airbags | 97 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Body and structure | 91 | 2000, 2001, 2005 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2005: 2124 complaints, 132 with a crash and 33 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.