38 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 66100 miles driven
Includes some 2012s. Most of the reported problems are minor: wind noise, creaks, rattles. But also a few drive unit and battery pack replacements. Owners report outstanding service quality.
Chevrolet Cavalier vs. Tesla Model S Lemon Odds and Nada Odds
Other sources of Chevrolet Cavalier and Tesla Model S reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Chevrolet Cavaliers and Tesla Model Ss with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Chevrolet Cavaliers and Tesla Model Ss that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.
These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Chevrolet Cavalier and Tesla Model S lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Chevrolet Cavalier and Tesla Model S have been recently.
To see how frequently Chevrolet Cavalier and Tesla Model S problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Chevrolet Cavalier
Chevrolet Cavalier Brand Reputation: Cons
Year
Body/Powertrain
Comment
2002
2dr Coupe 115-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD