Car financing: Chevrolet Cavalier
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
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We do not have a Chevrolet Cavalier for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
Every Chevrolet Cavalier year
| Year | Combined use | Powertrains | Canadian trims |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 9.0 to 9.4 L/100 km | 2 (regular gas) | |
| 2004 | 8.7 to 9.8 L/100 km | 3 (regular gas) | |
| 2003 | 9.4 to 9.8 L/100 km | 3 (regular gas) | |
| 2002 | 9.4 to 11.2 L/100 km | 7 (regular gas) | |
| 2001 | 9.8 to 11.2 L/100 km | 6 (regular gas) | |
| 2000 | 9.8 to 10.7 L/100 km | 6 (regular gas) | |
| 1999 | 9.4 to 10.7 L/100 km | 5 (regular gas) | |
| 1998 | 9.4 to 10.2 L/100 km | 5 (regular gas) | |
| 1997 | 9.0 to 10.2 L/100 km | 6 (regular gas) | |
| 1996 | 9.0 to 10.2 L/100 km | 5 (regular gas) | |
| 1995 | 9.0 to 10.7 L/100 km | 3 (regular gas) | |
| 1994 | 9.0 to 11.8 L/100 km | 6 (regular gas) | |
| 1993 | 9.0 to 11.8 L/100 km | 6 (regular gas) | |
| 1992 | 9.0 to 11.8 L/100 km | 6 (regular gas) | |
| 1991 | 9.4 to 11.8 L/100 km | 9 (regular gas) | |
| 1990 | 9.0 to 11.8 L/100 km | 8 (regular gas) | |
| 1989 | 9.0 to 11.8 L/100 km | 10 (regular gas) | |
| 1988 | 9.0 to 11.8 L/100 km | 10 (regular gas) | |
| 1987 | 9.4 to 11.8 L/100 km | 15 (regular gas) | |
| 1986 | 9.4 to 13.1 L/100 km | 15 (regular gas) | |
| 1985 | 9.0 to 13.1 L/100 km | 30 (regular gas) | |
| 1984 | 8.7 to 11.2 L/100 km | 19 (regular gas) | |
| 1983 | Not rated | ||
| 1982 | Not rated | ||
| 1981 | Not rated |
Recalls and complaints by year
| Year | Recall campaigns | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | 287 |
| 2004 | 1 | 330 |
| 2003 | 1 | 678 |
| 2002 | 0 | 196 |
| 2001 | 1 | 243 |
| 2000 | 2 | 315 |
| 1999 | 2 | 240 |
| 1998 | 4 | 345 |
| 1997 | 7 | 540 |
| 1996 | 7 | 503 |
| 1995 | 4 | 270 |
| 1994 | 1 | 212 |
| 1993 | 1 | 146 |
| 1992 | 1 | 134 |
| 1991 | 2 | 55 |
| 1990 | 0 | 55 |
| 1989 | 1 | 43 |
| 1988 | 2 | 12 |
| 1987 | 2 | 24 |
| 1986 | 2 | 18 |
| 1985 | 2 | 4 |
| 1984 | 2 | 8 |
| 1983 | 5 | 3 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA (US) recalls and owner complaints by model year. A recall in the US often has a Canadian twin from Transport Canada.
Buying the Chevrolet Cavalier
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no Chevrolet Cavalier for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page puts the Chevrolet Cavalier in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
Recalls and complaints
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
The numbers in plain words
No fuel-use rating is published for this model year, so we leave those figures out.
Living with the Cavalier
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Try before you buy
If the Cavalier is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent the Cavalier for a week and see how it fits your life. A test week in the Cavalier tells you more than any review.
What it costs to run
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Picking a year and a trim
The years table on this page shows where the Cavalier changed. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
When you know your dates
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a Chevrolet Cavalier from us first.
Ask us about the Chevrolet Cavalier
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a Chevrolet Cavalier for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the Chevrolet Cavalier
Does CarmaCars sell the Chevrolet Cavalier?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a Chevrolet Cavalier before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.