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Chart based on 5 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
161000 mi
US $350
replaced throttle sensor
145000 mi
US $500
The engine temperature gauge was going into the red, so we took it into the local shop we always use. They diagnosed that the radiator was clogged with an unknown substance. They replaced with new radiator and hoses. This fixed the issue.
57000 mi
US $7
Muffler strap rusted out (thanks, Ohio winters!). Got a new one for $7 from an auto parts store, struggled to get the old one off myself, then remembered WD-40 exists for a reason.
62900 mi
Muffler replaced due to rust. Coolant temperature sensor broken by mechanic during oil change - replaced free of charge. Mechanic said it looked like it needed to be replaced soon anyway.
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