2003 Chevrolet Cavalier VL review from North America

The cable for the HVAC control has broken a few times, so it has gotten stuck on vents. It was a real nuisance in the winter when I had to blast hot air out of the face vents to keep the windows de-fogged.

The driver's side sun visor would not stay in place. I.e. it would swing back and forth on the hinge, and right down onto the windshield. Quite distracting.

As well, the push switch that turns off the radio when you open the door sticks. Not such a huge issue, but it's still something that's gone wrong.

I suppose this would be a fine commuter car, but I find I am left wanting more.

The power steering feels very heavy in comparison to my 17 year old Corsica and my 2000 Venture.

The brake pedal is very far back from the gas, and the brakes are very sensitive.

The seats are comfortable for short distances, but I find I am shifting around a lot when I drive for a long time.

The car will do what you ask, but it does not feel willing. You have to really push it when accelerating to pass or onto the freeway.

On the plus side, the headlights are very bright and cover a wide area, and the stereo (speakers, at least) produces excellent sound, especially bass, and the air conditioner is cold right from the start.