1991 Chevrolet Cavalier Reliability

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RS Coupe (2.2L 4-cyl. 5-speed Manual)

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Reliability Rating for 1991 Chevrolet Cavalier by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Common problems on this vehicle are failures of the Fuel Injectors (3.1L V6 MFI), the Electronic Control Module (ECM) and the EGR Valve (2.2L L4 TBI). Failure of the Fuel Injectors or the ECM may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Fuel Injectors is estimated at $126.00 each for parts (total of 6) and $136.50 for labor.The cost to repair the ECM is estimated at $134.00 for parts and $84.50 for labor.The cost to repair the EGR Valve is estimated at $73.00 for parts and $45.50 for labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Air Conditioning (A/C) Relay and A/C Pressure Switches. The cost to repair the A/C Relay is estimated at $12.00 for parts and $26.00 for labor. The cost to repair the A/C Pressure Switches is estimated at $20.00 each for parts (total of 2) and $32.50 each for labor.This vehicle was originally charged with R-12 refrigerant which is no longer being manufactured. The refrigerant is still available, but it is very expensive ($25.00-$50.00 per pound, 2-5 pounds per vehicle). Conversion to the new R-134A refrigerant is possible, at an average cost of about $100-$250 parts and labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Starting & Charging
Accessories		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Door Latch Switch. Failure of the Door Latch Switch may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Door Latch Switch is estimated at $125.00 for parts and $91.00 for labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Chevrolet Cavalier by Identifix

	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.