1994 Chevrolet Cavalier RS from North America - Comments

Transmition shot.

Starter bad.

Convertible top going bad.

Stalls constantly.

Battery line bad.

Radiator leaks.

Don't ever buy this kind of car with this many miles or from a small used car sales place.

You are wrong! My 1994 Cavalier Convertible RS is in AWESOME condition and runs great even though it has 174,000 miles on it.

I have a 1994 Cavalier. I bought it used in Apr. 1996 and it already had 45,000 miles on it. Other than general maintenance I only had 2 problems and one of those was cured by a private mechanic. My car started stalling whenever I slowed down or came to a stop but I would eventually get it started again. Several Chevy mechanics were telling me things like torque converter, etc and would cost close to $300 to even start fixing. I went to a private mechanic and he fixed it within 30 seconds... has never stalled again and that was in 1998 he did that. He pulled a plug that is in front of the transmission. Says a lot of cars have them... kind of like a human having an appendix... its there but you don't need it for anything. The problem I haven't been able to fix is... I turn my headlights on but the dash lights and taillights won't come on until I've driven for awhile, or play with the turn signal or headlight switch or it comes on when it feels like it. Several mechanics says it may be a short in the wiring somewhere. I had turn signals, hazard lights and brake lights, just no tail lights when driving down the road. I love that car and I am still driving it. Most dependable car I've ever owned. One of these days, when it does come time to put it to rest... my heart will go with my "Cavy".

I have nothing but GOOD things to say about my 94 Cavalier. I purchased it new, and have been very fortunate. I was initially concerned; however, when within the first couple months, my drive 1 and drive 2 went out. I took it to the shop and the mechanics found radiator fluid in my transmission. They replaced the transmission (under warranty) and the torque converter (it had ballooned). Since then, I've never had to do anything to it, other than maintenance. I drive it about 80 miles a day.. it never fails to start, even when it's 20 below. Currently, I have 205,000+ miles on it, and it runs great.

I bought my 94 Cavalier in 2000 w/74k miles w/no leak & freon for $18k. My work mech. put freon in it, now it freezes me out. My "cavie" has only two break downs. The first one was in the 8 months & it was the alt, not a problem. The second, was the water pump at 102k. Other than that, it's been a great car! I love my Cavalier w/115k miles, and looking forward to the 200k mark!

Mario in Davenport, Ia.

I bought a used 1994 cavalier, was advised that the lady who owned it always took it to a certified mechanic, then I saw her service books and was shocked at how often she had it fixed.

After I had it awhile it had a problem of coming to a shaking stall out. You could drive it on the highway for 300 miles at 70 miles an hour and as soon as you took the exit and stopped it would shake to a halt. Something in the transmission $300.

Head gasket leaking, replaced $300. The alternator quit on the highway at 11pm in the pouring rain.. $200.plus $60 for the tow..

Now the turn signals are not working and I still have not found the flasher.

I won't buy another Cavalier they are inexpensive to buy, but they nickle and dime you in repairs.

The flasher for the turn signals is under the dash near where the toes of your left foot would be if you stretched out your legs. It is about a two dollar part.

I believe everyone should own a Cavalier. I own a 1994 Cavalier, my RS has 122,000 miles and still running strong. The only problem I have is keeping tires on it. I drive her everywhere. Cavaliers, in my opinion, run great, drive smooth, and when treated right with regular maintenance should last forever. I'm looking forward to seeing the 200,000 mile roll. Thank you Chevy.

I love my 94 Cavalier I have had it about two yrs. now and I haven't had any major problems except now I need a flasher, but other than that no problems. It's a great car and I will get another when this one dies.

I bought my cavy with 125,000 miles... I am now up to 212,000, and only do an oil change about 2 times a year, and it still runs... It could survive Armageddon!!! I now plan on buying a 92 z24. hope it does the same.

Ya we had one that hit over 200K miles, but the body was shot. Ropes were holding the doors together. Salt in MA killed it. I'm reading reviews because we might get another one.

I just got a 94 cavalier 4 in 2007, it ran really good the first day I had it, the second day I had it my fan belt fell off, the third day I had it my antifreeze froze which caused the water pump to break, and I've only had it for 3 days, but I really really luv the car and hope it can be fixed which I will be finding out very soon.

I bought my 1994 cavalier in 2006 with 114K miles on it, and now has 129k miles. I've owned it for 1 year. I haven't had any big problems with it. The only major problem that I have had is when ever I leave town the car stalls on me when I come up to a stop sign or I slow to turn it tries to stall on me. I fixed the idol sensor and I haven't had any problems with it yet. I hope that the sensor was my problem.

I've had my 94 Cavalier VL 2 Door Coupe for a little bit less than a year now. When I bought it had 154k on it, I paid $450 through my work for it. I have the normal problems such as turn signals, speedometer lights out, etc. 166,000 miles now and the 2.2 is still running strong, 5 speed tranny always shifts great, and clutch slips just a little bit. GM craps out on the electrical, but the Drive Trains are 300,000 mile beasts. Cavaliers have to be the most resliliant of economy cars. Very reliable, long lasting if kept well maintained like any car. Those who have problems with them don't keep up on their maintainence. I reccomend the Cavi to anyone who wants to save money on gas and anyone who wants a cheap reliable car.

I owned a 2002 chevy cavalier, I recently traded it off. I was stupid!!! I never had any problems with it it had 88,000 miles on it and everyone told me not to trade it. someone had one that I know, a 1995 and it had 200,000 miles and she never changed the oil in it since she was sixteen and she's now 20. it still runs. so anyone who is thinking about trading off their caviliers don't do it you will regret it trust me.

I bought my used 94 cavalier a year and a half ago. It has 55,000 miles on it now, I bought it with 33 thousand miles. I bought it from a old lady. I have had to replace the battery and an alternator and some tires. It runs great besides those few repairs.