1999 Chevy Cavalier Review
Price Estimate: $1,102 - $1,837

Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Affordably priced and roomy enough for a family of four. Z24 is a stylish, speedy, low-buck sport coupe.
Cons
- You get what you pay for in terms of comfort and convenience.
What’s new
The 2.4 twin-cam engine benefits from reliability, emissions and fuel economy enhancements, and new front brake linings increase pad life. Minor interior and exterior revisions have been made, and Fern Green Metallic and Sandrift Metallic replace Bright Aqua and Deep Purple on the paint chart.
For sale near New York, NY
3 listings
- Not provided
- 1 accident, 5 owners, personal use
- 4cyl
- DFW Auto Financing (1,363 mi away)
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Located in Dallas, TX
TRADED ON MARCH 22ND RUNS AND DRIVES OKAY
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
25 Combined MPG (21 City/31 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1G1JC1245X7284558
Stock: 284558
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 08-21-2023- 147,289 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 21 City / 31 Hwy MPG
- Starfire Auto (2,446 mi away)
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Located in Santa Clarita, CA
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
25 Combined MPG (21 City/31 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 3G1JC5240XS827226
Stock: AL62721P6C
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Vehicle overview
For nearly two decades the Cavalier has been a staple sales leader for Chevy dealers. Understandably so, because the Cavalier offers reasonable value and is priced low enough to compete favorably in the compact market, often undercutting smaller models from other manufacturers.
But small car sales are suffering due to a strong economy and low fuel prices. Who needs a compact car when a roomy sedan or sport utility is within financial reach? Nonetheless, the Cavalier is good transportation, offering adequate room for four adults, decent performance and acceptable interior accommodations. Styling is attractive and contemporary, and there is a model to suit almost everyone's needs.
Exterior changes included two new colors, revised badges for RS models and a body-colored grill for RS and LS versions. Inside, the passenger's visor map strap has been removed and lighting for the glovebox and ashtray has been deep-sixed. If you want an ashtray and lighter, the dealer will install it for you. Also available is On-Star communications, though we don't imagine many Cavalier buyers will opt for it. The Z24 convertible has new red accents on graphite-colored seats.
GM's venerable 2.2-liter four cylinderis standard in the Cavalier. Equipped with this powerplant, the Cavalier lags behind its primary domestic competition, the Dodge Neon, in power and acceleration. Optional in LS sedan is a 2.4-liter Twin Cam engine hooked to a four-speed automatic transmission that features traction control. The Cavalier is a much more livable car with this engine, and we wish that Chevrolet offered this powertrain in base models as well. The Twin Cam engine is standard in the sporty Z24 coupe and convertible.
Manually-shifted Z24 coupes are as quick as the Neon Sport Coupe from rest to 60 mph. The interior is reasonably comfortable and well laid-out. Antilock brakes are standard equipment. And, best of all, the price is dead on; low enough to make the Chevrolet Metro sedan an exercise in redundancy. We recommend that you check out the Cavalier if a compact car fits your needs.
Chevrolet Cavalier Owner Reviews
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4.5 out of 5 starssnm1220, 12/19/2009
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 2dr Coupe
I acquired this car from my son after turning my 4 door car over to my children for their family use. I immediately noticed the 35 mpg plus highway gas mileage with the 4 speed automatic transmission. The air is ice cold in the summer & very warm in the winter. Visibility, ride & handling is very good. This car runs all day at highway speed, uses no oil or has any fluid leaks. … Replacement parts are inexpensive. This is truly the most reliable, least cost per mile vehicle i've ever owned. At 300,000 miles I may change the transmission fluid for the first time. I can't imagine any foreign vehicle delivering this value.
Lots of problems
2.75 out of 5 starsbikrchick, 10/03/2003
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan
rebuilt transmission, steering gear,
heater core, 3 instrument clusters, 2
alternators, bad brakes, bad spark plug
wires, bad strut mounts, mystery
problem with voltage idiot light and
digital odometer display
Freakin sweet
3.75 out of 5 starsTyBong, 11/23/2010
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
Bought this car off of a friend for 500 bones as a beater car (I hate car loans! never again!) to get to work and back. Got the car at 230,000 miles, now have 245,000 and still runs like a champ! Starts funny, struts are messed up, but still runs great like the first day we signed the title over. I've owned a 2002 camry and got less value off of that than my little cavy. That Toyota … was junk, go GM!
This Car is awful!
1.25 out of 5 starsCavalierHater, 06/02/2004
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan
I've had this cavalier for 2 years now
and I just cant get it out of the
shop. Besides it being ugly and small,
the car has had bad brakes, bad spark
plugs put in, very bad gas milage,
engine mount problems, alignment
problems, bad computer system, oil
leaks, cracked air seals, not to
mentino all the other problems i've
fixed. DONT EVER BUYY A CAVALIER,
EVER!!
1999 Cavalier Highlights
Convertible
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 24 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $162/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 10.5 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver1 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalPoor
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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