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2003 Chevrolet Cavalier repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (37%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 30 repairs.
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (63%)
< $100 (21%)
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.
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier
Engine not specified
| Chevrolet in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Sep 2013158000 miUS $115 | Coolant pipe replaced. Engine cradle sandblasted and painted. | ||
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cavalier in Ohio, United States Aug 2014 - May 2018 | |||
| Jun 201572000 miUS $200 | Motor for right rear window failed | ||
| Oct 201578000 miUS $250 | In two weeks the motor failed in two windows | ||
| Apr 201691000 miUS $230 | All lights came on....check engine. Coded fuel emissions and rear emergency cable. Rotating noise as well.in front. Had both rear cables replaced and still have the noise..... Changed gas cap to fix emissions issue. | ||
| Aug 201696000 miUS $300 | PARKING BRAKE WOULD NOT RELEASE AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO ROTORS. AFTER TRYING SEVERAL TIMES TO REPLACE PARKING BRAKE ,I TOLD SERVICE SHOP TO DISCONNECT IT SINCE I DIDNT WANT TO BUY MORE ROTORS AND PADS. FOR THE SECOND TIME 3 OF THE 4 WINDOW MOTORS FAILED WITHIN A YEAR. PARTS UNDER WARRANTY SO NO OUT OF POCKET COSTS. WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR QUIT WORKING.THIS COSTS AN EXTRA $250. | ||
| Nov 2016104700 mi | Windshield wiper motor replaced again | ||
| Feb 2018133000 mi | Did not repair...quit driving car for awhile.... Just left the light on....will fix it on next oil change. | ||
| Chevrolet Cavalier in Florida, United States Jun 2006 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Jul 200629000 mi | Instrument cluster was replaced under warrenty. | ||
| Apr 201180000 miUS $480 | Gear shift linkage cable broke at the transmission connection. Replaced linkage cable. Replaced Fuel Pump after car stalled on the highway. | ||
| Mar 2014114000 miUS $360 | Failed cooling fan motor and low refrigerant in AC system. | ||
| Chevrolet Cavalier in Manitoba, Canada Aug 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2017142600 miC $501 | Muffler and Resonator | ||
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cavalier in Delaware, United States Jun 2014 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Feb 2015259700 miUS $120 | Worn tie rod ends. Replaced parts and had an alignment | ||
| Nov 2015279000 mi | Exhaust muffler bracket rusted through. Replaced bracket. | ||
| Chevrolet Cavalier in Michigan, United States Jun 2013 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Nov 2013140000 miUS $200 | Both power window motors has failed which also too out the switch. The motors failed about 2 years apart but repaied at the same time. | ||
| Jun 2015185000 miUS $1100 | Complete overhaul of breaks, struts and shocks. Replaced burnt out window motors | ||
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cavalier in Pennsylvania, United States - Sep 2008 | |||
| Sep 200880000 miUS $150 | Replace radiator | ||
| Chevrolet Cavalier in Illinois, United States Aug 2013 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Sep 2013125000 miUS $250 | ABS Computer pump failed for the second time. Replace with a recycled part and in addition had to replace all caliper and wheel cylinders as the bleeder broke when trying to remove them. Replace brake pad in front as they were about 75% gone | ||
| Sep 2014140000 miUS $252 | Replaced both front struts due to broken right front spring. | ||
| Chevrolet Cavalier in Minnesota, United States Jun 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jul 201368500 miUS $2500 | Had fuel pump, harness and fuel filter replaced. Replaced upper strut bushings and did 4 wheel alignment. Replaced failed passenger power window motor. Replaced open splice in wiring harness for rear window defroster. Cavalier's are notorious for electrical problems. Replaced radiator fan assembly and fuse. Gauge cluster failure. Common problem with GM vehicles where the motors running the needles fail. GM warrantied all vehicles but the Cavalier was ignored. Imagine that for Government Motors junk. | ||
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