2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Review and Specs

Summary

What Edmunds.com says

Cavalier is entering its eighth year of production in its current guise. That means it was engineered a decade ago. We'll do the math for you: Buy something modern and leave this relic to the rental fleets unless the ultra-low sale price is too good to resist.

Pros

Affordably priced, new EcoTec four-cylinder engine, Z24 is a stylish and speedy low-buck sport coupe.

Cons

You get what you pay for in terms of feature content, haphazard build quality, dreadfully uncomfortable seats.

What's New for 2002

New LS Sport trim level for coupes and sedans that features an all-new 2.2-liter EcoTec engine. A Z24 sedan joins the Z24 coupe at the top end of the lineup, while both the LS and base model Cavalier gain additional standard equipment and an optional Sport appearance package. Both Z24 models get an upgraded stereo and an optional Sport appearance package will be available later in the year. Three new colors have also been added along with an upgraded cloth interior.

Consumer Ratings & Reviews

Ok car

Written by: Crunched on 10/03/2009

Detailed Ratings

Overall Rating


Performance:	7	Fun-to-Drive:	5	Build Quality:	10
Comfort:	1	Interior Design:	1	Reliability:	10
Fuel Economy:	10	Exterior Design:	4

Vehicle

2002 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Purchased new in 2002. Great economy. Never failed in any way. Only work other than oil changes were brakes and tires. Poorly designed rear seat. Had to keep kids in booster seats due to the dip in the back seats. Also seats were made of cinder blocks. Loved the car till it was totaled in a 25-35 mph accident. Barely escaped severe injury.

Favorite Features

Color (light green metallic)

Suggested Improvements

Sturdier body and pillars. Maybe roll cage.

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glad they dont make them anymore

Written by: mart on 07/03/2009


Performance:	2	Fun-to-Drive:	9	Build Quality:	2
Comfort:	8	Interior Design:	4	Reliability:	1
Fuel Economy:	9	Exterior Design:	4

2002 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

at 47000 miles head gasket,water pump.thermostat had to be replaced.at 55000 miles fuel pump had to be replaced,located inside of fuel tank,oil filter is in a bad location,air conditioner has stop working.when car does run it runs good and get good gas mileage.

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Sad To Let Her Go!

Written by: Maria on 05/17/2009


Performance:	10	Fun-to-Drive:	10	Build Quality:	3
Comfort:	10	Interior Design:	7	Reliability:	10
Fuel Economy:	10	Exterior Design:	7

I have had my cavalier for 8 years now it is my sec. My 1st one I was in a very bad crash with and rolled the car and I am still alive that is why I had gotten the sec one. It has been a great car for the past 8 years but after haveing 88,500 miles on her she is ready to die! I only wish gm made them last a lil longer I am sad to let her go and its very hard to find another car like this

sporty, gas mileage,fun to drive,safe

dash cracked and the paint chips easy

Great Little Car!

Written by: sensationalsens1978 on 01/17/2009


Performance:	8	Fun-to-Drive:	8	Build Quality:	8
Comfort:	6	Interior Design:	7	Reliability:	10
Fuel Economy:	9	Exterior Design:	8

It is a perfect car for getting me to work and back. I haven't had any serious problems with it. However it is starting to rust, but that will be fixed later this year! If you are looking for a safe, reliable, and affordable vehicle, look no further than the Cavalier!

Lots of pep for a small car. Great handling

To be honest, I can't think of any!

300,000 miles

Written by: contaucreek on 01/02/2009


Performance:	5	Fun-to-Drive:	5	Build Quality:	6
Comfort:	6	Interior Design:	5	Reliability:	9
Fuel Economy:	7	Exterior Design:	5

Bought used in 04. Drive 100000km a year and have about 480000km on it now. Odometer burnt out, dash lights burnt out, countless rear strut mounts,a/c failed first due to wiring then due to probable clutch problem, usual headlight wiring issue, does not burn a drop of oil, reliable like you wouldn't believe (touch wood)

Comfortable to drive long distances

Upgrade the strut mount design, make more heat come out of the floor vents, usual cup holder issue

2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Consumer Ratings & Reviews