Chevrolet Cavalier

United States · 1981–2005

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Chevrolet Cavalier

The Chevrolet Cavalier is a line of compact cars produced by Chevrolet. Serving as the replacement of the Chevrolet Monza, the Cavalier was the second Chevrolet model line to adopt front-wheel drive. Three versions of the Cavalier have been sold, including three generations sold in North America from model years 1982 to 2005, a version produced by SAIC-GM for China from 2016 to 2021, and a SAIC-GM version produced for Mexico since the 2019 model year.

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Specs — 2005
ClassCompact Cars
Engine2.2L · 4-cyl
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
MPG21 city · 31 hwy
Annual Fuel Cost$2,600
5-Yr vs Avg New VehicleSpend $1,500
Tailpipe CO₂355.48 g/mi

FuelEconomy.gov estimates cover one available configuration; other trims may differ. Costs assume 15,000 miles/year, 55% city driving and source fuel prices. Five-year savings compare with an average new vehicle (gasoline operation for dual-fuel vehicles). CO₂ is tailpipe only. EPA scores run from 1–10; higher is better.

Class
compact car
Succeeded by
Chevrolet Cobalt

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287 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 model year.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
211
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
18
SERVICE BRAKES
16
POWER TRAIN
16
STRUCTURE
14

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

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