1995 Chevrolet Cavalier review from North America

I have owned my 1995 Cavalier (or Cadavalier, as I like to call it) less than 2 years. It has had its moments, though, mostly bad ones. I have put a lot of money into it, and should have done the carfax.com facts before I purchased the vehicle. Although it has not been in any major accidents, it has been owned by 5 other people! It was even used as a “Government Taxi” at one point. I have replaced the water pump, alternator, muffler, brakes, tires, etc. etc.!!

I received notification about an ignition switch recall. When I took it in for this service, the dealer informed us the head gasket appeared to be leaking. He had to have known about the ‘service issue’ that GM had out on this car, that I found out about by reviewing web sites like this. A few months later, the gasket blew. Luckily it didn’t crack the head, but cost nearly 800.00 to fix. Then, 4 days later, it sputtered out and died. Come to find out, the gas gauge is broken, and it is out of gas! It sat ‘dead’ for 2 months and I had no clue that the gauge was broken! Now my transmission doesn’t want to go into 3rd as easily as it should.

I am very frustrated over this car even though I always trusted GM. However, when I talked to them, they refused to do anything for me - I was over the mileage and the age of the car was 3 months past the deadline as well. I also own a rusty Mercury Cougar which has been a much better car; it has gotten me to and from work all winter so far, and it is paid for! Don't think I will buy another Chevy.