1999 Chevrolet Cavalier Base review from North America
"Cheap transportation"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The rear hub sensor for the ABS went bad. As usual, the whole rear hub assembly had to be replaced at a cost of $350.
Front ball joint went bad - wearing tires.
Wears brakes like crazy.
Paint pealing off nose.
General comments?
It gets me where I want to go, but has cost me more than it should. Sensors on the ABS should be replaceable rather than having to replace the whole assembly - or just pull the fuse!
Very basic transportation.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 29000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 85000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 29th October, 2003 |