1996 Chevrolet Cavalier 2 door review from North America
"Very Reliable - Great 1st car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head gasket blew needed to be replaced 3 times in 4 years.
Dents easily. A deer ran into the passenger side of the car, hit a plastic mailbox - no damage to mail box, but car.
Engine made popping noise when acceleration from 0-40.
Water pump broke.
Leaked anti-freeze.
Previous owner installed manual flip up moon-roof..leaked.
Gas line froze with half a tank of gas.
General comments?
Car lasted 172k miles. Could most likely go more, but I want a new car and don't want to pay almost $200 to fix the water pump.
Chevy's last long. Bought car for 5500 and definetly got my moneys worth and more.
Very reliable.
For a small car its rather roomy inside compared to a look-a-like Ford Escort.
Very decently sized trunk space.
If I were to purchase this car again, i would buy new, I like the model better.
The cobalt is a upgraded version and sharp.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 110 miles |
| Most recent distance | 172 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 8th May, 2005 |