1999 Chevrolet Cavalier LS review from North America
"The Cavalier is cheap and economical if you know how to turn a wrench"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My fuel pump went out around 45000 miles, but was covered by my extended warranty.
The seats haven't slid forward properly since 75000mi. The cables under the seat are faulty.
The remote latch for the trunk is made of plastic where it connect to the key latch. I'm on my 3rd replacement. My trunk lid is actually cracked on the inside.
The clutch went out at 127000mi. I replaced it myself and it's still good.
The check engine light came on just after 100,000. It's either the catalytic converter or the O2 sensor after the converter. My gas mileage hasn't been effected so I've done nothing about it.
My passenger control arm ball joint went out at 168000 so I replaced most of the front end. Including ball joints, drive shafts, outer tie rods, brake calipers, larger thickness rotors, brake pads, and rubber brake lines. I did all that for $410 plus tax.
General comments?
My Cavalier has been fairly reliable. The fuel pump was the only thing that kept me from going where I needed to go. I've shared this car with 2 brother and a sister. I've driven it mainly, I'm now 23. Basically it's been through 4 teenagers.
The Cav is pretty peppy, but doesn't handle or stop very well.
The cup holder is in a horrible spot. I noticed the later models are fixed.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 5 miles |
| Most recent distance | 175000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Monte Carlo |
| Date of Entry | 23rd January, 2006 |