2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Chevrolet Cavalier 2004

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2004 Chevrolet Cavalier repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (27%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2004 Chevrolet Cavalier repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (45%)

< $100 (36%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Chevrolet Cavalier

Engine not specified

Chevrolet Cavalier in British Columbia, Canada
Jun 2017 - Jul 2017
Jul 2017

88040 mi

C $1000
Ignition takes multiple cranks to get going. Leaking Power steering fluid. ABS brakes issue. 

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2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Chevrolet Cavalier in Alberta, Canada
Jun 2012 - Dec 2013
Aug 2012

124240 mi

C $320
Replaced a broken tortion/stabilizer bar between the front wheels and brakes. 
Jan 2013

C $1000
front axle seal, new rims, 4 new tires, alignment 
Chevrolet Cavalier in Utah, United States
Sep 2014 - Aug 2015
Dec 2014

131000 mi

US $480
fuel economy went way down; fuel injectors needed cleaning (they were spraying out extra fuel). fuel filter was replaced and fuel line was cleaned; spark plugs were also replaced 
Chevrolet Cavalier in California, United States
Mar 2015 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015

111000 mi

US $350
Replace serpintine belt and pulleys. 
Chevrolet Cavalier in New York, United States
Aug 2014 - Sep 2014
Sep 2014

113000 mi
Rack and pinon steering went bad $700 to fix.Car rotted from bottom. Trying stop leak. 

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2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe

140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Chevrolet Cavalier in Quebec, Canada
Jun 2014 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014

128960 mi
Link kits needed to be replaced. 
Chevrolet Cavalier in Missouri, United States
- Apr 2005
Apr 2005

23000 mi
Reset "Check Airbags" Warning Light 

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2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe

140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Chevrolet Cavalier in Ohio, United States
Apr 2013 - Jan 2017
Jan 2013

10500 mi

US $300
Intake fuel pump replaced at 100k, like GM's do. 
Oct 2015

130000 mi

US $200
Starter replaced. 
Chevrolet Cavalier in Kansas, United States
Jun 2010 - Jan 2013
Nov 2010

114000 mi

US $59
Replace driver side electric window motor 

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