2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Chevrolet Cavalier 2002

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2002 Chevrolet Cavalier repairs by problem area

Engine (46%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

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

Other (0%)

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2002 Chevrolet Cavalier electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (42%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

138000 mi

US $100
Both passenger window motors replaced. 

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2002 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

135000 mi

US $99
The front right door speaker was blown, causing the radio to no longer produce sound. Radio was replaced in the process. 
104000 mi

US $15
Charged the AC to make it cold again. System wasn't completely empty and is still 100% factory. 
106000 mi

US $15
Replaced rear light socket and bulb. Old socket had deformed due to heat, which resulted in poor electrical contact. 
102000 mi

US $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. 
120000 mi

US $60
Had to replace the connector on the inline pressure sensor 
101000 mi

US $350
starter motor replaced 
144000 mi

US $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.  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.  
161300 mi Blower motor making noise, replaced under repair warranty. 
160300 mi

US $359
Car made loud squealing noise, dealer diagnosed as alternator bearing and replaced alternator with aftermarket part 
176000 mi

US $150
Car would not start, just click. No prior indication of bad battery. Dealer didn't notice at latest check-up; battery 5 years old. Road service diagnosed dead battery and replaced it (sent the battery truck--replaced on the spot so no tow). 
178000 mi

US $844
Smelled burning wires. Low-speed blower motor stopped working. Motor and resistor were replaced. Previously only resistor was replaced (2x in 5 years) 

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2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Electrical Problems

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