2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Reviews - Page 14 of 14

Clunking noise in rear struts since new.

Dealership fixed under warranty.

I was told no lubrication from factory?

However problem still exists, although not as bad.

The right hand signal light would not cancel by itself when car was purchased.

Dealership replaced switch under warranty.

The car is overall a very good vehicle for it, s price, even in Canada.

The car tends to have a lot of road noise when driving on certain surfaces.

As with most GM cars it heats up very fast in the cold weather. It can make ice cubes in a minute in the summer.

Handling is adequate/performance good to very good/braking good.

This car gets excellent fuel economy for a car that is not broken in yet, and I expect it will even get better with time.

The door on the gas tank wouldn't close because one of my kids was able to bend the hinge.

The automatic driver's side window jammed.

Overall, I really like this car. The CD system is superior and it handles very well. It was a good value and the car has nice styling. I had a Ford Escort before this Chevy and that vehicle was much better on rough terrain than this one. It doesn't take bumps well at all. I'm already hearing squeaky noises in the chassis from the rough city roads I drive on to and from work. The Ford was older than this new car and yet it handled the same roads a lot more smoothly. This car would be terrific if I could count on a smoother ride. Otherwise, I have no complaints and I'm pretty happy with it.

Tail light went out after 8 months... no biggie.

Considering after rebates/discounts, I only paid $13,500, there is not much to complain about.

I have had no problems with my car. The only issue with my car is it is an American car and it has a weak resale value compared to an import car, such as the Honda Civic. Honda Civics are known to be good vehicles and start out about the same as a Cavalier. I would consider test driving a Honda Civic first before test driving this car... to save yourself money in the long run when it is time to sell it.

Also, Chevy doesn't have as good as a warranty as rival car companies. But, besides depreciation and the warranty, this has been nothing but perfect, and I have no regrets in buying it.

The hood seems to be slightly misaligned.

This is a smooth, quiet car. No rattling or excessive road noise.

The handling could be a little better. The turning radius is fairly large, considering the car's small size.

The power and acceleration are good.

I like the interior design. It's simple, but still looks nice, unlike the more boring designs of the Sentra and Protege.

This car was a great bargain. Discounted cash price, plus new graduate discount made it much more affordable than other cars in the same class.