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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 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (16%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (26%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

166500 mi

US $250

Rusted radiator pipe had a hole in it. Two sensors went bad (crank shaft, evap)

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131000 mi

US $400

Transmission mounts showing cracks, replaced.

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121500 mi	The idler pulley was noisy so I replaced it along with a new AC Delco Serpentine belt.
120000 mi US $750	The fuel pump went out and needed to be replaced.

117100 mi

US $20

Replaced muffler strap. Still have OE muffler

98000 mi US $178	cooling sensor, coolant flush
101000 mi US $100	Thermostat replaced, head gasket replaced, head repaired water pump replaced

148000 mi US $300	Coolant light came on but not overheating. I had coolant system maintenance 2 wk before. Dealer said there was an air bubble in the line, they bled system and it was OK.
149000 mi	3rd time coolant light came on. Dealer identified loose connection, fixed & topped up coolant.
150000 mi US $316	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.
163100 mi	replace radiator hoses Replaced valve cover gasket; I did not notice oil leak, don't know if that is preventive or symptom
175900 mi US $1988	Replaced 2 broken motor mounts. Dealer had quoted $3,000 for these and the exhaust, so had an independent shop do the work. Exhaust system had multiple cracks and breaks. Entire system required replacement. No symptoms!
178000 mi US $844	Ignition system wires replaced.
180400 mi US $442	Car wouldn't start but lights, radio OK. When key was turned, nothing happened. Road service diagnosed ignition not making contact. Replaced ignition lock system, recoded.
187000 mi US $500	Replaced motor mounts.
193000 mi US $15	Used aluminum stop-leak to plug a small radiator leak. No further problems!