An excellent value for your money
The right front controller arm went up and cost 325 dollars to fix.
The shocks aren't the greatest.
This car is an excellent and very reliable vehicle. I have noticed some minor performance issues when the A/C is turned on, but other than that, the car has performed beautifully since I bought it.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 6th August, 2003
Disappointment in a beautiful package
The seat adjustment wire broke at 21,000 miles.
Air flow vents are broken--two of them--also at 21,000 miles.
The buttons on the seat belt that hold the buckle high enough for the passengers to strap them on efficiently broke off, thereby allowing the buckle to drop to the floor after each use--about 30,000 miles.
Steering/ignition problems as follows has occurred:
1. Prior to my purchase--at 13,000 miles--ignition switch and cylinder lock needed replaced.
2. Pivot pins in steering column for tilt steering wheel broke prior to 40,000 miles necessitating replacement of both pins and another ignition switch.
3. Ignition cylinder lock broke--leaving me sitting at a local restaurant for 2 hours--requiring replacement at 42,000 miles.
4. Pivot pin insert mechanisms became "worn" permitting pivot pins to break again--at 44,500 miles.
5. Some type of unresolved electrical cut-out of engine is occurring now at 45,600 miles.
Although this vehicle usually runs smoothly and easily and handles well, it has been a disappointment to me and my family that these major problems have occurred with this vehicle. As you can see, most of these major repairs were performed before 45,000 miles had accumulated on the vehicle. Until we discovered the quality of the materials the vehicle was made of and the quality of service received by the dealership, we were pleased with the handling and overall running of the Cavalier. Since we have discovered these issues, however, we are reluctant to even consider another GM vehicle.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 22nd April, 2003
I do not know why your Cavalier personally broke down on you so many times and gave you great disappointment, but you have to admit it is a great car, and as long as you don't beat the living crap out of it, it will be fine. I just got one for free, a 1998 cab also, and the only thing wrong with it is a bad alternator. I lowered the body, painted it yellow and green (my packers car), and put a complete audio system in it, and I am getting mad eyes and turning heads. I love this car. My first one was already shot when I got it with 200,000+ miles and it died in a month, but I am sure newer ones are better!
I wouldn't trade it for anything
The only thing that I had a problem with was the electric window modulator.
I had a problem with the electric window modulator, which wasn't even a problem since it was covered under warranty. My windows were fixed the very next day and I haven't had a problem with them to this day. Other than that, the five years I have owned this car has been a breeze.
The car handles great. It whisks around sharp turns without any problem. It runs very smooth.
I enjoy the interior. It's not only stylish, but it's very comfortable to me.
It might have only four cylinders, but It has some pretty good pep to it. Especially on the highway, I'm used to a Geo Tracker that goes from 65 to 45 up a long, tall mountain, but my Cavalier goes straight up without any problems even with increasing speed.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 6th April, 2003
11th Nov 2006, 01:23
I have 1998 cavalier LS sedan with over 232.000 K. and it still runs like its new my biggest repair was the water pump at 200.000 K fore the amount of mileage and abuse I give that car its pretty good this is one of the best car.