2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Consumer Discussions

Chevrolet Cavalier Maintenance and Repair

• ABS, Trac off and Service light on

  Written by: kris92307 on Jan 12, 2012 9:12:29 PM

  I recently bought a 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier from a private party. The ABS, Trac off and Service light are all on. (The service light not check engine light. My car has both lights.) The car runs amazing. No problems what so ever. I have changed the ABS sensors and the lights will still not turn off. I have tried to disconnect the battery and still nothing. Does anyone have any ideas ... Read More

Chevrolet Cavalier anti-theft help

• Antitheft& Steering Column

  Written by: crielismi on Jul 6, 2011 5:09:49 PM

  Hello, I have a 2002 Chevy Cavalier w/ a 2.2 OHV. My locking cylinder went out - and instead of paying $202 to the local dealership for a new cylinder I paid a local salvage yard $79 for a whole new steering column. Turned out I needed it anyway, because the key in the old column would not even turn to the "on" position to get the old cylinder removed and ... Read More

Chevrolet Cavalier Window Motors

• Re: 2002 Chevy Cavilier window motors [scubadiverbob]

  Written by: shyguycase on Sep 29, 2010 11:30:42 AM

  From what I have been reading, the window motor issue is VERY common in the 2004 Cavalier. I am also in the same boat. All four windows on my Cavalier are stuck (Thankfully in the up position). I have been researching for recalls on these motors, but it doesn't appear that Chevy intends to do anything about these as I have found no such luck in that regard. With that in ... Read More

Chevrolet Cavalier Maintenance and Repair

• Re: 2002 Chevy Cavalier Speedometer [djpizzarella]

  Written by: sully17 on Sep 10, 2010 11:10:16 AM

  Had that happen with my 03 cav a few times, seems to be from sitting in the sun for too long, getting too hot. Disconnecting the battery, (just disconnect the negative terminal) for a few seconds and reconnect fixed the problem both times

Chevrolet Cavalier Climate Control/AC Issues

• disconnect battery, now have a/c issues....

  Written by: shysmmrvllwm on Jul 13, 2009 7:58:23 PM

  Ok, i replaced my tps in my 2002 Chevy Cavalier. Everything was working perfect.. So i thought I would disconnect the battery to reset the codes and then I had problems. My inst panel quit working, So i took out the cluster fuse and got all the gauges to work, but now my a/c turns on but i cant change the speed nor can i change like from floor to defrost. ... Read More

Chevrolet Cavalier

• 2002 Chevy Cavalier gauges went out

  Written by: abrownson on Oct 18, 2008 10:25:49 AM

  I have a 2002 Chevy Cavalier that the Gauges went out on I can't tell how much gas I have, what speed I am going or the milage if anyone know what i need to do to fix the problem I would appreciate the help Thanks.

Chevrolet Cavalier Maintenance and Repair

• 5 speed 2002 z24 cavalier problems

  Written by: destinylost on Sep 18, 2008 5:48:46 AM

  I have a 5 speed '02 Chevy Cavalier Z24 and I've had some problems with it recently. This morning I was driving on the interstate and you could hear it clicking, I assume from the engine. As soon as i got off the interstate, it basically decided it wasn't going to run anymore. It kept going, but it took a lot of effort just to get it to go, and i ... Read More

Chevrolet Cavalier Audio

• Re: Chevrolet Cavalier:Adding a 2002 Sunfire stereo [eh85]

  Written by: whsolm on Mar 31, 2008 7:38:33 PM

  Hey, is the deck from the car the stock radio? And if it is just buy a different deck but one from a store.

should i buy or make a cold air intake?

• make it

  Written by: mikeboi on Mar 12, 2008 1:27:54 PM

  i have a 2002 chevrolet cavalier and i made my short ram intake.. i used the existing intake pipe, and basically slapped on a cone on the end of it.. lol.. to me intakes just make the car sound smoother.. not any faster.. and i get a TINY bit better gas millage.. a full metal pipe would be better but mine does the trick lol.. mines a short ram intake btw, ... Read More

Chevrolet Cavalier Rattles, Squeaks, and Noises

• most likely its the bearing

  Written by: mikeboi on Mar 12, 2008 1:18:57 PM

  most likely its gonna be the bearing.. i had both of my front bearings changed on my 2002 chevrolet cavalier and its gotten ALOT quieter.. but the mechanic told me my back one has some noise coming out and will need to be replaced in the future.. soon ill have all 4 of my bearings changed which would hopefully make my car REALLY quiet..

Chevrolet Cavalier Electrical System Questions

• adding aftermarket fog lights

  Written by: mikeboi on Mar 12, 2008 1:12:40 PM

  i want to add aftermarket fog lights on my 2002 chevrolet cavalier. does anyone know a site or somewhere i can look to hook it up? i want it so that when the car starts and when i turn my headlights on it willl stay on. this also means i need to disable my existing day time running lights b/c i want my fog lights to be the daytime runing lights.. ... Read More

Cavalier hoods

• Cavalier hoods

  Written by: adamyr2000 on Feb 6, 2008 2:15:35 PM

  I have a black 2000 chevy cavalier and I hit a deer and want to replace my hood. I have a 2002 black hood that I could purchase. I was wondering if the two years would be compatible colors or would I have to have the hood repainted?

Chevrolet Cavalier Rattles, Squeaks, and Noises

• Cavalier w/ humming noise (not bearing)

  Written by: tifflynn83 on Jan 29, 2008 8:26:50 AM

  I have a 2002 Chevy Cavalier. When I get up to 25-30 mph it has a humming noise that gets louder as the speed gets higher. I have had a couple mechanics say it was my bearing so I changed that and I still have the humming noise. I also (not sure if it's connected) have a clunking, thumping noise that comes from my steering area when I turn my wheel ... Read More

Chevrolet Cavalier Modifications

• 2002 Cavalier Speed, Tach, Temp... HELP!

  Written by: beeef on Jan 10, 2008 10:08:43 AM

  Hi I have a 2002 Chevy Cavalier that I recently had a buddy who works at an auto shop install the white/blue illuminated gauges over my factory OEM gauge. All this process included was sliding the needles thru the holes in the new gauge, but while trying to slide each needle thru the holes we had to move them slightly, which leads me to believe that that thru off the calibration ... Read More

Chevrolet Cavalier Electrical System Questions

• adding aftermarket foglights

  Written by: mikeboi on Dec 11, 2007 7:00:42 PM

  i want to put blue LED aftermarket fog lights on my 2002 chevy cavalier. does anyone know how to do that? do i just hook it up to my daytime running lights where the BCM module is which is located under the dash? i want it to hook it up so when i start my car and when i turn on my headlights it will go on. i also have an ... Read More

Chevrolet Cavalier Maintenance and Repair

• 2002 Chevy Cavalier Speedometer

  Written by: djpizzarella on Dec 4, 2007 9:53:28 PM

  In my 02 Chevy Cavalier a few times the speedometer works fine and sometimes it says I am going 30 mph when i am not is it the speedometer or the connection in the back of it?

Chevrolet Cavalier Audio

• Chevrolet Cavalier:Adding a 2002 Sunfire stereo

  Written by: eh85 on Nov 5, 2007 7:52:43 PM

  hi i hope someone can help me here, i bought a used cd player from a 2002 sunfire, and im trying to add it to my 1995 cavalier, i plugged it in and it lights up..shows the time and will even eject a cd, but wont turn on at all, the theft lock doesnt light up either, anyone attempted this yet? any feedback would be greatly appreciated..thanks

Chevrolet Cavalier Coolant System Issues

• 2002 Cavalier with Fan turning on at 215F

  Written by: jth543210 on Sep 18, 2007 6:29:28 PM

  I have a 2002 Chevy Cavalier with 105,000 miles on it. I've had the coolant replaced at around 75,000 (which I later discovered was a mistake on my part, but the dealership suggested it and was happy with the $$$) Ever since then, my engine has been running hotter than before, and at 105,000 miles, I had a tuneup and requested the coolant strength tested. After I did that, the engine ... Read More

Chevrolet Cavalier: Meet the Owners

• Re: Chevrolet Cavalier: Meet the Owners [KarenS]

  Written by: georgecavalier on Apr 29, 2007 9:40:52 AM

  My names Matt and I have owned 2 Cavaliers. My first one was a 1992 RS 3.1 wagon. It looked like junk (red primer, tons of rust) but that motor was downright quick and reliable. It only left me stranded once (bad fuel pump wiring harness). I once ran it out of oil (an unknown-at-the-time oil leak) and it still ran like there was no problem (of course I put oll ... Read More

Chevrolet Cavalier Electrical System Questions

• Chevrolet Cavalier 2002

  Written by: tommy58 on Sep 9, 2006 3:04:59 PM

  I have the basic Cavalier, standard shift, etc.. The basic am/fm cd radio. The problem, I can't set the clock, never could ! Read the manual and I don't have the button they say I do on my radio. Before, the clock was right 1/2 the year here on the East Coast. Today I had a new battery put in and now it's totally not close to the time of day ... Read More

Chevrolet Cavalier Performance

• Just a question about the tornado or known as the Turbonator

  Written by: pimpincavy2222 on Jan 19, 2006 10:52:51 AM

  i have a 2002 Chevy cavalier four door and i was just wondering if the tornado or turbonator really does increase horsepower and gas mileage because i have a kandN air filter in my car and i instantly saved gas mileage and gained horses. does anyone know about the tornado in a cavvy?

Chevrolet Cavalier: Head Gasket Issues

• Re: Head Gasket problems..... [mandi77]

  Written by: mdaffron on Jun 22, 2005 8:13:20 AM

  Mandi -- SELL THAT CAR!!! RUN AWAY FROM IT VERY, VERY FAST!!! My wife and I traded our otherwise perfectly good 1995 Cavalier for a Mazda Protege5 in 2002 because, at 52,000 miles, we were in need of our FOURTH head gasket in the car! Chevy knew there was a problem and warranted the original head gasket for 100,000 miles -- but once you had the original replaced, you were on ... Read More

Chevrolet Cavalier

• $7995 Special Value coupes?

  Written by: occupant1 on May 2, 2004 7:41:55 PM

  I guess anyone who is willing to shift for themselves can get a terrific deal on one. $10,700 MSRP, TMV is $10,328 in black in my zip code, and several local dealers are showing them in stock in my color (black, of course). I saw two seperate ads in Saturday's Dallas paper advertising SV Coupes for $7995 and every other Chevy ad was $8500-$9000. I wonder if the cars can actually ... Read More

• I was SHOCKED !!

  Written by: chispas on Feb 12, 2004 11:22:47 AM

  I received this in the mail today from GM Protection Plan : "Dear Mr. XXXXXX, This may be your last opportunity to protect yourself against the rising cost of repairs. Your vehicle's GM Warranty may be about to expire, and after that it will be too late to consider GM Protection Plan coverage. This plan offers extended service coverage protecting you against the potential high cost of parts and labor for ... Read More

• 2002 cavalier automatic gearing

  Written by: dezarn on Feb 6, 2004 7:14:41 PM

  I have just bought a 2002 automatic chevrolet cavalier sedan, no later than a week of having it, it seems to have gotten weaker. When you take off, it takes longer than normal to change gears. In 2nd gear (automatic) it sticks so long it starts to roar, I get worried it might blow up. I'm a previous owner of a 4 cylinder, so I know what kind of power to ... Read More

• Upgrades?

  Written by: n_vanexel31 on Dec 29, 2003 11:36:05 AM

  I have a 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. It's Millenium Yellow with the ground effects and spoiler. I love the car so far but there is one problem with it. I got the LS Coupe and not the LS Sport so I have the original 2.2 and not the ecotech so there is not alot of HP, at all. I was wondering if anybody could tell me what I can do to increase ... Read More

• Cavalier Paint

  Written by: n_vanexel31 on Dec 13, 2003 8:36:37 AM

  I have just bought a 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Coupe. I am worried about it rusting in the winter and the paint chipping off. One of my friends has a 2003 LS and he told me that the Cavaliers have a 10 year warranty on the paint job. I was just wondering if that was true. If anyone knows I would appreciate it if you would give your input.

• What's Up with This Board?

  Written by: jdmorton on Mar 3, 2003 5:01:12 PM

  I've noticed there doesn't seem to be the amount of posting on this board, compared to other Chevy boards. Last week I bought another Cavalier (2003 LS 4-door). I bought a 2002 coupe for my daughter last fall, for her senior year internship. In 1984, I got a new Cavalier station wagon, kept it for 10 years, put almost 158,000 miles on it, and then traded it in for a van. ... Read More

• 2002 Cavalier: Frozen Windshield Wiper Fluid System?

  Written by: jdmorton on Dec 1, 2002 3:47:22 PM

  I attempted a search for this issue at Edmunds, but I came up with a blank. Anyone experience this problem of not being able to wash their windshield because the fluid dispensing system froze? At least I'm assuming it froze. I purchased a 2002 Cavalier coupe for my daughter, for her senior year college internship. So far no problems. However, today she went back to college after being home for a ... Read More

• New to the Cavalier (sorta)

  Written by: danz28 on Aug 23, 2002 1:37:37 PM

  I got me a 2002 Chevy Cavalier (base) coupe about three months ago. So far it's great! Even though I didn't get any options on it, it is fully loaded. Plus, with the $2500 in rebates, not counting my trade in, I got in for around 10K with 5 year warranty. Try to get a Honda or Toyota with standard CD player, air, ABS, for that! I say sorta because my ... Read More

• Cavalier Control Settings Available?

  Written by: taskmaster on May 6, 2002 12:39:31 PM

  Does anyone one here know of a source (web site or manual) of possible engine control settings that a 2002 Chevy Cavalier can be set to? Specifically if the power steering can be made to drive with a lighter feel or if the engine idle speed, when hot, can be increased? My new Cavalier has an idle of about 500 RPM and the steering feels VERY stiff taking off from a ... Read More

• New 2002 Owner Needs Help

  Written by: taskmaster on May 1, 2002 7:21:43 PM

  First, I could have bought virtually ANY car I wanted. I looked at mid-size sedans but there wasn't one I REALLY liked. Maybe in a few years. I have rented quite a few Cavaliers while traveling and have been amazed how nimble they are but they have a (nearly) mid-size car's ride and feel without the size and expense. I always wanted to own one so when a local L.A., CA ... Read More

• no title

  Written by: teo on Feb 4, 2002 8:10:42 PM

  The crash test scores of the Cavalier tell the whole story on how outdated this platform is: www.iihs.org The minute GM stops giving $2500 rebates on the Cavalier just watch those things pile up in dealer lots catching dust. Tomcat: The Cavalier will sell again in quantities without hefty incentives when the next generation "Delta" Chevy Astra makes it to market in 2004. GM is hurting in the low end of ... Read More

• Screwed by Dealer then Chevrolet....

  Written by: allenorygun on Jan 22, 2002 5:22:08 PM

  Hello. I'm a positive person, but here's my story. November 11, 2001 I bought a 2002 Cavalier. I got the $2500 rebate. I was also a recent college grad, so I got the $400 rebate also. I was also working for a GM contractor, so I also got a small discount for that. I went to Grant & Hayes Community Chevrolet in Portland, Oregon. They wrote up my deal, giving me ... Read More

• that CR bias is such BS

  Written by: alpha01 on Jan 15, 2002 10:11:39 AM

  I really don't see it. For example, in their tests, the Ford Explorer topped all the other (5)SUVs compared in the September 2001 issue, including 4Runner and Pathfinder. Also, the Explorer Sport Trac and Dodge Dakota were shown to do better than the Tacoma and Fronteir (which got an especially dismal write-up). The Ford Focus is their HIGHEST rated small car (above Protege, Civic, etc) but is not recommended because of ... Read More

• I like my 2002 Cavalier...

  Written by: allenorygun on Jan 14, 2002 11:53:36 PM

  I only paid 11000, after the rebates and it's automatic also. I like the gray interior and the cup holders. CD stereo is quite decent. Seats are far more comfortable than Ranger or Focus, maybe even better than Corolla. I have 5k miles now and no problems. I bought this car because I wanted to try something different, and I am glad I bought this car. The civic seats are too ... Read More

• The next generation Cavalier...

  Written by: teo on Aug 30, 2000 5:56:40 PM

  Will be built off the new "Global" GM platform code named "Delta". The car will be a direct spinoff of the all new Opel Astra (GM of Germany)due to debut sometime in 2002 as a 2003 model. Since GM's greatest weakness is their sub-compact/compact model lines (Exception: Chevy Prizm)and most future GM models in this size range will come from Opel in Europe (Where they have had successful small cars). Ford ... Read More