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2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cavalier in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2005 | 0 | Reset "Check Airbags" Warning Light | |
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cavalier in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 59 | Replace driver side electric window motor | |
| Jan | 2013 | 140000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cavalier in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 0 | Instrument cluster was replaced under warrenty. | |
| Apr | 2011 | 480 | Gear shift linkage cable broke at the transmission connection. Replaced linkage cable. Replaced Fuel Pump after car stalled on the highway. | |
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cavalier in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 150 | Replace radiator | |
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cavalier in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 122140 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 124640 | 320 | Replaced a broken tortion/stabilizer bar between the front wheels and brakes. |
| Jan | 2013 | 130180 | 1000 | front axle seal, new rims, 4 new tires, alignment |
| Mar | 2013 | 131440 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Cavalier in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 178 | cooling sensor, coolant flush | |
| Mar | 2011 | 101000 | 1720 | Thermostat replaced, head gasket replaced, head repaired water pump replaced |
| Apr | 2011 | 101000 | 350 | starter motor replaced |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Cavalier in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 104000 | 15 | Charged the AC to make it cold again. System wasn't completely empty and is still 100% factory. |
| Sep | 2012 | 106000 | 15 | Replaced rear light socket and bulb. Old socket had deformed due to heat, which resulted in poor electrical contact. |
| Jan | 2013 | 112000 | 120 | Old AC compressor clutch started dragging on AC pulley when the clutch was disengaged, making a horrible sound. Replaced AC compressor clutch and pulley. Entire system is OE (ie 10 years, 110k miles old), so it has held up pretty well. |
| Mar | 2013 | 114000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Cavalier in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 142000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 146500 | 300 | Blower not working on low & medium but OK on high; also blower noise. Dealer replaced resistor, works OK now. Replaced the same resistor 2 years ago. |
| Jun | 2011 | 149000 | 0 | 3rd time coolant light came on. Dealer identified loose connection, fixed & topped up coolant. |
| Aug | 2011 | 150000 | 1832 | AC not working, saw puff of smoke, drove to dealer. Took 4 days to diagnose. I was told a coolant system problem resulted in compressor burnout, so associated parts had to be replaced. Seems OK now. Not sure if related to earlier problems. Without warning, car would not turn over or start. Towed. Ignition switch failed, replaced, OK. Ignition system was replaced last year, adviser said the switch should have been replaced at that time, replaced system at no charge. |
| Jan | 2012 | 157300 | 0 | Blower motor making noise, replaced under repair warranty. |
| Oct | 2012 | 160700 | 359 | Car made loud squealing noise, dealer diagnosed as alternator bearing and replaced alternator with aftermarket part |
| Feb | 2013 | 163300 | 0 | replace wheel cylinders w. spring hardware replace radiator hoses Replaced valve cover gasket; I did not notice oil leak, don't know if that is preventive or symptom |
| Mar | 2013 | 164000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Cavalier in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 143840 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 144460 | 150 | Upper mount of rear left suspension was broken. Upon replacing, it was found that the absorber was worn out and has also been replaced. |
| May | 2012 | 145360 | 493 | Front left coil spring was broken, replaced both left and right followed by an alignment. Changed pads and rotors. Replaced the front calipers. Slide pin was completely seized. |
| Jun | 2012 | 146320 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cavalier in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 50 | Rewired acc wire harness in engine bay. Two splices corroded in between the ground for the headlights. I required the entire harness for good measure. Delphi mexican manufacturing FTL. | |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Convertible
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cavalier in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 127000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 131000 | 0 | Fuel sending unit in tank stopped working and did not register on fuel gauge. |
1998 Chevrolet Cavalier
Engine not specified
| Chevrolet Cavalier in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 186000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 186500 | 84 | Replaced whole strut assembly as a unit Replaced worn outer tie-rod end |
| Jun | 2012 | 187000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Cavalier in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 194000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 201000 | 25 | Pipe rusted through and fell down. Muffler shop quickly welded it all back together and I was on my way. |
| Mar | 2013 | 207000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1998 Chevrolet Cavalier 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Chevrolet Cavalier in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 168020 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 169260 | 85 | Growling from front right side indicated it was wheel bearing as not CV Joint as did not get worse or better on cornering.. Bought replacement part and installed in less than 2 hours including road test to confirm rough/noise gone. |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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