1997 Chevrolet Cavalier consumer reviews

I love this car it has a sporty look and very comfortable seats but the only problem is that it's a front wheel car it should be a rear wheel car

I loved this car, it was the right size car for me and never had any problems with it. I wish they never stopped making it.

car was spraying fuel onto the intake manifold, so much that it would puddle there. probably not safe. started noticing it after 3 days of driving, they wouldnt even look at it without charging me for it.

An AMAZING ride. Wife bought it with 16,000 miles. She drove it for years. Drove it hard. Then I got it as a hand me down. I drove it hard. Ended up putting 201,997 miles on it. Hauled 1,000 lbs of Sand an Dirt in it (REPEATEDLY). Nothing would Kill this car... an I only had to get rid of it because the Rear Axle Support Bracket rotted out an broke. 10-2018 when the Salvage Yard came an got it.. it started rite up an he drove it up on to the trailer. 21 years. What a GREAT RUN... I thought about Band Aiding.. wife said NO. I?m going an checking out a 2000 Cavalier 10-23-18 hoping its what I?m looking for ???

My great-grandparents purchased this car when it first was released. At the time, they knew it was going to be their last car, and it was just going to be used to getting back and forth from the great-grandkids (me and my siblings) and going shopping. After my great-grandmother passed away and my great-grandfather had his stroke, he hopped from nursing home to nursing home, and so did the car. When he passed away, he had left the car to my parents and I (I was just about to get my license). Let me tell you, I would not be able to do anything without this car. I have escaped so many scary situations on the road thanks to her, I've taken road trips on a single tank of gas, and in her old age, she's still running like a champ. It will be so hard to leave her in October 2018. Due to the car being outside for most of her life and being exposed to the ever-changing PA weather, the exterior of the car looks as though she's sunburned and peeling and she is almost completely rusted out the bottom, and will not be able to pass inspection again. It will be hard to find another car like her.

Good gas mph and if something breaks its an easy fix. Engine will live a long time even if wasint taken care of

I've had this car for 21 years, yes, 21 years. I bought it new, and except for minimal maintenance (tires, battery, muffle, etc.), I have spent very little. It starts the first time each and every time. I notice the A/C drags the engine, but I'm in a climate where I don't need it on much. I think I'll run it until it decides to go, but I hope I can get a few more years out of it. I don't think I'll ever have a car like this again, especially the reliability, so I'll watch it run for as long as possible.

I experienced a lot of mechanical problems with this car, including being left stranded in a restaurant parking lot. Great car for the prices though

I've had 2 Cavaliers. I sadly wrecked my auto 4 door w/ almost 200k with nearly no issues except maintenance. My dad got my 2 door manual in trade for repairs. It had a blown engine because the last owner ran it out of oil and raced it till it blew. We dropped a used engine with about 98k in it and it's been a work horse ever since. It has over 224k on it now and I've taken it everywhere! Still gets great gas mileage. My boyfriend was shocked the amount of pick up it has. I just love this thing. :)

Bought this car new in August 1997. Changed the oil regularly and rotate tires and occasionally have brakes fixed. The only major problem was in 2002 when I had to have the water pump replaced which was rather expensive. I am also on my third radio and the AC struggles but the heater works great. I have a trailer hitch on it and occasionally pull my jon boat with no problems. Currently have 183,000 miles on it and it runs great. Stills starts right up, xxxxxxthrough snow, and gets me reliably from point a to point b. It is still peppy and holds the road well. Car isn't much to look at but is so dependable and doesn't cost much to run or maintain that I can't bring myself to trade it in. I get around 28 mpgs on it driving combines city/highway. I have owned toyota celica, honda accord, ford taurus show, and mercury in the past but I got to say this car has been the best running car I have had with the fewest problems. I bought this car when I didn't have much money. Yes, it was/is a cheap car but for me it has served me well and will keep driving it till it breaks down and the repair cost is over $600. I have been saying this for 3 years now and I expect I will be saying it again in 3 more when it hits 20 years old and becomes a classic.