Used 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Consumer Reviews
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2000 Cavalier 4 Dr. Sedan
Chongsah, 02/18/2003
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan
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This car has positives: nice body style, good gas mileage, nice interior, etc. However, something is not right with the ABS. Kind of scary. When brakes are applied (while slowing down to turn, stopping, etc. even on dry pavement), there's a hum, a vibration under your foot through the brake pedal, brakes lock up anyway and I've slid (in snow) before the car stops. A few times, I was afraid I wasn't going to be able to stop in time and no, I wasn't driving fast at all, driving through residential streets. Also, power window on front passenger side stopped working after only 40K miles. Difficult to get in and out of the back seats, even though it's a 4 door.
best car yet
BJone23, 07/17/2003
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
i love this car. im actually thinking about purchasing another car, but i don't think that i would get rid of my chevy even if i went and got another.
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julmak, 08/27/2003
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
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This car will get you from point A to point B, but there is nothing special occupy you while youre in transit. Only one problem - the catalytic converter went bad. The front driver- side tire "chirps" as I drive, but no one has been able to fix it. Cavalier has been consistently listed as the worst passenger/family sedan in terms of safety by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. http://www.hwysafety.org/vehicle_rating s/ce/html/summary_midinexp.htm# http://www.hwysafety.org/vehicle_rating s/ce/html/photo_comp_midinexp.htm According to CR, if you were T-boned in a Caviler on the driver's side, you're almost certain to have a permanent or fatal injury.
Trouble from the Start
loca, 04/28/2005
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I got my Cavalier in Aug of 2000 and from the beginning it had a chirp sound coming from the driver side wheel..The dealership didnt know how to fix it. Everything else was fine with the car until 2003 when the transmission fluid and oil kept leaking. I would get it fixed and then 4 months later I am in the same situation. Right now it needs a new transmission and a new catalytic converter and leaked out both fluids. I'm in the process of replacing it now. I would not suggest that anyone ever get this car. I know I will never buy another GM vehicle again.
2000 cavalier z24
jlo411, 11/10/2003
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Coupe
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ok for first car
Good inexpensive car
linban, 06/15/2005
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car for a cheap economical commuter car. My uncle has owned 5 Chevy Cavaliers and recommended I buy this used one. His last one had 160,000 miles with no major mechanical issues and was still going strong. I have had no problems with mine. It had 73,000 miles on it when I bought it. I pushed it past 90 mph to see how it would handle, and it ran smooth. Granted there is alot of road noise and you feel like you are sitting close to the ground. But for a cheap little car, it is great.
Problems Overheating
Stuart , 10/10/2005
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
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My daughter bought this car with 90,000 miles on it. This past Febuary 05 we replaced the thermostat, in the last few months it has started overheating again,Oct 9,2005 I replaced the radiator and thermostat again. It is still overheating. Next item I am going to check is the caytalitic converter.The fan is OK. We don't know what else to do to get it to stop overheating. As a result it has been parked for the last 4-6 months. Next we are going to check the head gasket. I would appreciate any help or advice. The car has about 115,000 miles on it.This overheating problem is a real aggravation since we cannot pin point the cause of it.
Sastisfied 1st New Car Driver
QueBertguy, 01/15/2004
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
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Nervous about dropping all my savings into a more expensive car, the Chevy Cavilier was an excellent choice for a first new car for myself fresh out of highschool. It performs quite well, and has needed only minor maintaince... a "chrip" in the front wheels and a creaky dash have been the only problems to date. Sleek enough looking, with a good amount of room, and a nice stereo system... not bad on gas either. Two long distance trips per year, no problems at all. To get through college this is an excellent car. Not perfect or amazing to the point you'd wanna show it off... but good and solid enough to get the job done, and look alright while doing it.
I love it!
dazednconfuzed, 02/27/2004
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Coupe
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This August, my Cav will be four years young. Just to give you an idea, she's been with me since I was 17...and has survived the crazy teenager years with me. I've kept my car well maintained and have had absolutely no trouble with it at all, period. The 2.4L 150hp engine comes with a lot of pep and hasn't lost any of it. The handling is nice and precise. The Cav has a very sleek and sporty design, and the z24 comes with it's own 16 inch alloy rims. And all for a lot less than most other cars!
the white lemon
adam210, 05/09/2004
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Coupe
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i hope for chevy's sake that i just got a lemon, but this thing is a hunk of junk. not long after the warranty was up it started to fall apart. wind noise is VERY loud, as are the creeking and squeeking sound that seem to come from every sq in of the car. at 55000 miles i have a rod knocking. my mechanic said that he noticed this happening alot in the ld9 "2.4l dohc" engine; and a friend of his at the dealership said that gm knows about the problem, but it seems to happen after the warranty is up, so they do nothing.
Gonna Drive this Until it Dies
Derrick G, 06/05/2004
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan
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I currently have just over 135,000 miles on this car and I bought it brand new. I have had no problems. (Just a couple of recalls that were taken care very quickly.) I still get over 30 miles per gallon. It's a little rough on the inside when compared to other vehicles, but it gets the job done.
Fun To Drive!
Starchild, 06/03/2004
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Coupe
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This car is a lot of fun to drive. By far the best thing this car has going for it is the acceleration - this car goes! The car is a bit tight fitting for anyone over 6 feet tall (I am 5'10" and it is snug). On long trips over 3 hours your ass will be hurtin' for sure. Mechanically, I have had a new problem with the car about every year. The water pump went out around 30K miles which from what I heard is common on GM vehicles. I also had some sort of hinge joint go out under the front driver side wheel which gave me a lot of creakin', a problem with the front breaks, and there was water leaking into one of the front headlights.
Glad I Got Rid Of It!!!!
eri-bear, 06/22/2004
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I totally loved this car when I bought it new 4 years ago, soon after I began having more and more problems: the CD player broke, the dash creaked(had it replaced 2x, the last time it cracked in half), battery leaked acid all over engine(most of the repairs not covered under warranty), air conditioner makes terrible sounds when idling(dealer mech. said this car was cheap and bottom of line), horrible sounds coming from tires(dealer mech. couldn't hear it???), had to be towed to the dealership twice because it wouldn't start, the accessory fuse shorted after the first use(had the short fixed but it happened again), had fuel pump replaced...only has 22K miles.
cavalier
jamie24, 07/26/2004
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The only problem I have ever had with my car is the driver side window (power window) stopped working.
Good Car
Daniel, 12/29/2004
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I had this car for four and a half years without any major problems with the engine or transmission. The dash did crack though and the car had three recalls for minor things. Overall I was satisfied with it. The reason why I got rid of it is because I found out about its poor crash rating. According to many reports this is the most unsafe car on the road especially regarding side impact.
Whits review
Whitney, 11/23/2005
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has given me a fair amount of trouble. I have had to replace the motor and timing chain. The brakes are going out and the paint on the spoiler is starting to fade and chip away.It has not been very reliable for me.
Good First Car for HS or College Student
Chevyowner4, 05/03/2006
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used in Oct. 2002. I loved it at first, but it had no features in it at all. I liked the "look" of the car. The first year was great! Then, the problems began, one by one. First, it was the fuel injection...Totally broken and it cost $900 to fix. Then, it was my A/C. Then, my dashboard creaked then cracked. There is a chirp coming from the driver side wheel. All 4 corners if the interior squeak when I drive, especially near the trunk. Now, for the worst part: The brakes are the worst brakes ever. I had the rotars fixed 4 times, each time was $200. I had all the parts of the brakes fixed, to no avail. I assume this model has chronic brake issues. Never buying American again!
American Cars are Meant for the Road
NewDadAgain, 05/17/2006
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
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Initially the dealership gave us a lemon. After letters to Corporate HQ the dealership was forced to "de-lemon" this vehicle. After these few months of pure regret we've driven this car all over. From mid-west to parts of the south and regular trips to New England. This is an American car built for the road. This car has about 145,000 miles and counting and runs like a charm!! Drive and American car where it's supposed to be and it'll treat you right!! I've owned Oldsmobile, Chrysler, Chevy, Cadillac.
It's a cheap survivor
Canadian, 04/04/2007
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan
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This car was purchased in early 2003 with 76,000 kilometers and has been faithful year after year. The brutally cold winters have failed to prevent cold starts. I have kept all regular maintenance considering the less than stellar ratings tagging this car. I changed the auto transmission fluid at 110000 kilometers on Nov 2005. On Nov 2006, only 20,000 km later, the transmission began to grind, and shortly thereafter, died. This was a major disappointment, as the vehicle was always driven in a manner to prolong it's service life. Thankfully, I was able to find a used transmission with 69000 kilometers for a cheap (albeit unwelcome) $350.00 CAD.
It just wouldn't die
Rick, 05/20/2007
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in January of 2000. It was my first brand new car. It was cheap, had a CD player, and was a stick...good enough for me. Despite the "sporty" look that I never really made friends with. 7.5 years, 135,000 miles and one minor fender bender later, the car had so few problems that I was beginning to wonder if it was ever going to die. It wasn't until about 5 years after I bought the car that I read about how much of a death trap it was, though, so I lucked out by not getting an any serious accidents. People sitting in the backseat are basically unprotected in case of a bad crash, but since it's so cramped back there who would want to sit there anyway?
My Z24
pat s, 09/18/2007
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Coupe
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I bought my Z24 and I must say, it is so much faster and more fun than it looks. My brother drives a 2002 Impala and my Z24 is much faster and more enjoyable to drive. I am also impressed with how easily this car can be modified into a real racer. I wouldn't give it up for the world.
Love It!
Mitchell, 09/11/2007
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I am 17 and this is my first car. I bought it with 93,000 miles. It is fun to drive, and gets great gas mileage. The only problems that I am having are, the sunroof switch has a short and will only open all the way if its been in the sun. It has great acceleration, and response. I also need to fix the struts in the front, but it's not the car's fault.
its a chevrolet
bink7, 05/06/2003
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I LOVE THIS CAR, HAVE NOT HAD ONE PROBLEM WITH IT IN THE LAST 2 AND 1/2 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. RIDES GREAT LOOKS SHARP AND IT PERFORMS WELL IN ALL AREAS AS LONG AS COMMON SENSE IS USED WHEN DRIVING. MY ONLY BEEF (MINOR) IS THAT I THOUGHT THE GAS MILAGE WOULD BE A LITTLE BETTER, GETS ABOUT 28 TO 30 MILES PER GALLON. MY WIFE HAS A 2000 SATURN AND SHE LOVES IT, BUT TO ME THIS CAVALIER IS A MUCH MORE SOLIDLY BUILT AUTOMOBILE.
best economy car
Adrian, 01/12/2003
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have been extremely satisfied with the car, the editor's review here is very unfair. Best exterior design by far among everything out there, powerful engine, ABS and other options are standard (compare with Civic or others in this class), and last but not least good price (compare again with competition such as Honda) Crash results are listed here as poor, but i've had a serious accident and it behaved very well - both airbags went off, the front of the car was smashed, but i was just fine, with no injuries.
Great for the money
ryan, 03/31/2008
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It's a car. I only put about 3000 miles on a year but reliability is great. Extremely uncomfortable seats, dasboard cracks, stereo system ok, car is black and only after 7 years the paint is in horrible condition, but is expected for color. Reliability is great and most parts if needed are extremely cheap for someone who can install themselves. Never had any major problems with anything else
"The Car Of My Dreams"
Matthew0126, 03/28/2002
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
A very very good car for the $money$.
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier
Michael Collins, 03/30/2002
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new. It has been driven halfway across the country twice and drove wonderfully. I did not have any problems with the car until I hit about 41000 miles. It was being driven down the road and just stopped going without any warning. It turns out the transmission was completely burned up. The only thing General Motors would do for me is cover the labor costs. I had to buy a new transmission and pay all the towing costs. Overall the car was great until this event, but this has lowered my feelings concerning the products that GM and Chevrolet are building for the consumer.
Hard Driving
Sturns, 04/29/2008
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for less than a year and have had to do a lot driving. It scared me a couple of times, but it's come out a champion. It's hardy and the gas mileage isn't too bad. It has made me take a second look at GM. Sorry Japanese.
Lowest mileage 2000 conv.
Bob, 06/01/2020
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this dark green conv. with 8200 miles 5 years ago, now just turned 19000. Just wish it was a manual, but a great car.
A great car if you’re a DIYer
D, 09/13/2022
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
If you’re looking for a cheap car to get you from Point A to Point B and can fix it yourself, shy of the Toyotas and Hondas of the era it’s probably the best early 2000s economy car out there. I bought a silver 2000 Cavalier with the 2.2 liter engine for $800 with 151k on it at the time. The only problem was that while it was maintained in terms of oil, brakes and what not, it was obvious that the rest was left alone. Even with that, it took no more than $500 of parts and 2 solid days of work to get it back up to where it should’ve been. Cheap and abundant parts and it’s dead simple to work on. I had changed the alternator, all fluids, brakes, serpentine belt and put a Bluetooth stereo and modest size speakers in it and was good to go. I just hit 170k a few weeks ago and only had to put a new gas cap on it and replace the throttle position sensor since the initial work I put into it. $20 for the cap and $40 and 15 minutes of work for the TPS. Also it’s great on gas for an older car. It is easily achievable to get 400 miles on a tank so long as you don’t floor it everywhere. Just don’t expect absolute comfort or speed and you’ll be good, it’s an early 2000s economy car after all. Only taking a star off because the Civic and Corolla exist, but if you can’t stretch your budget out that far, then this is a solid choice
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best economy car
adrian, 01/12/2003
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have been extremely satisfied with the car, the editor's review here is very unfair. Best exterior design by far among everything out there, powerful engine, ABS and other options are standard (compare with Civic or others in this class), and last but not least good price (compare again with competition such as Honda) Crash results are listed here as poor, but i've had a serious accident and it behaved very well - both airbags went off, the front of the car was smashed, but i was just fine, with no injuries.
Shaky Brakes
RaYcH, 07/05/2003
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
I agree with the person who said there is vibrating feel with the brakes sometimes. It's weird. Overall, I love my car. It looks good and drives well. I had some problems with the Solinoid(not sure of the spelling) when I first bought it. Took the dealership a while to figure out what was wrong. Guess thats what I get for buying a used car. But it's a great car for a good price.
Love this car
heather stevens, 06/21/2004
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I always love to drive this car. It is cost effective and very reliable. It is a great car for first getting out of college.