Representative photoWheel alignment for a 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier
Wheel alignment for the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier: request it and CarmaCars arranges it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.0 to 10.2 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
- Length
- 4.58 m
A rental while yours is in the shop
A trusted shop does the work and you keep driving while it has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier for wheel alignment
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 |
| MPG highway (US) | 33 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
| MPG combined (US) | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,600 | US$2,700 | US$2,800 | US$2,900 | US$2,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,790 | $2,914 | $3,038 | $3,162 | $3,162 |
| Dimension | Cavalier 2dr Convertible |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.58 m (180 in) |
| Width | 1.74 m (69 in) |
| Height | 1.37 m (54 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.65 m (104 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,287 kg (2,837 lb) |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier
- NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 503 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (140), electrical system (109) and air bags (77). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02V286000 | 2002-11-04 | steering:rack and pinion | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY. THESE AND SOME OTHER RETAINERS USED IN VEHICLES ASSEMBLED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1996 AND OCTOBER 31, 1997, COULD FAIL AND PERMIT THE BALL BEARINGS TO ESCAPE. |
| 02V070000 | 2002-03-06 | electrical system:ignition:switch | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START AND THE DRIVER HOLDS THE KEY IN THE "START" POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND SOMETIMES PRODUCES ENOUGH HEAT TO MELT INTERNAL SWITCH PARTS. |
| 98V319000 | 1998-12-15 | suspension:rear | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM BOLTS CAN FATIGUE AND BREAK. |
| 98V146000 | 1998-06-29 | air bags | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. BECAUSE OF CERTAIN CALIBRATIONS IN THE AIR BAG'S SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE, AN INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD OCCUR IN A LOW SPEED CRASH OR WHEN AN OBJECT STRIKES THE FLOOR PAN. |
| 98V027000 | 1998-02-17 | interior lighting | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR THE INTERIOR LAMPS TO COME ON UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE THE VEHICLES ARE BEING DRIVEN. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS." |
| 96V250000 | 1996-12-17 | exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights | THE FRONT AND/OR REAR HAZARD WARNING LAMPS (FOUR-WAY FLASHERS) DO NOT FLASH WHEN THE HAZARD SWITCH IS ACTIVATED. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." |
| 95V201000 | 1995-10-23 | vehicle speed control | THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE COULD HAVE BEEN KINKED DURING ASSEMBLY CAUSING HIGH ACCELERATOR PEDAL EFFORT, STICKING ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE, OR A BROKEN ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Cavalier
Wheel alignment for your 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier: arranged with a trusted shop, never done by CarmaCars, with a rental if you need one. Hitting a pothole hard can knock the wheels out of line.
Your car, your notes
The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. The 2.2L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at.
How we help
We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. We keep you posted until the car is booked in.
Your rental while you wait
A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. We deliver across the Toronto area, or you collect the car from our location for free.
What to ask
Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies.
Small things that help
Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair.
Talk to a person
Ask in your request, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
Request wheel alignment
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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