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Chevrolet Cavalier repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (1%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 123 repairs.
Chevrolet Cavalier electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (47%)
< $100 (43%)
Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 105000 mi US $20 |
Tachometer was reading erratically. Removed the instrument cluster and replaced the stepper motor for the tachometer on the circuit board for the instrument cluster. Now everything works great again. |
| 133000 mi US $10 |
Temperature gauge not working. Removed instrument panel and replaced the stepper motor for the temp gauge. Now works properly. |
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 23000 mi | Reset "Check Airbags" Warning Light |
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 130000 mi US $200 |
Starter replaced. |
| 114000 mi US $59 |
Replace driver side electric window motor |
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 29000 mi | Instrument cluster was replaced under warrenty. |
| 72000 mi US $200 |
Motor for right rear window failed |
| 78000 mi US $250 |
In two weeks the motor failed in two windows |
| 96000 mi US $300 |
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. |
| 104700 mi | Windshield wiper motor replaced again |
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 140000 mi US $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. |
| 185000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced burnt out window motors |
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 68500 mi US $2500 |
Replaced failed passenger power window motor. Replaced open splice in wiring harness for rear window defroster. Cavalier's are notorious for electrical problems. 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. |
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 138000 mi US $100 |
Both passenger window motors replaced. |
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. |
| 111500 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 |
| 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) |
| 101000 mi US $350 |
starter motor replaced |
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 50000 mi US $150 |
starter not fully engaging causing grinding and binding sometimes. Replaced starter. Bendix drive not engaging drive gear completely. |
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 150000 mi US $50 |
Rewired acc wire harness in engine bay. Two splices corroded in between the ground for the headlights. I required the entire harness for good measure. Delphi mexican manufacturing FTL. |
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 143000 mi US $127 |
Seven year old battery died. |
| 148000 mi US $120 |
Headlight harness melted wires at connector in combination switch. |
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Convertible
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 131000 mi | Fuel sending unit in tank stopped working and did not register on fuel gauge. |
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