Used 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Sedan Consumer Reviews
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No Frills Ride
Monkey Man, 08/18/2008
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Nothing really surprising about it. The EcoTec engine is much more powerful than the clunker they used to put in Cavaliers. The sheetmetal is paper thin and dents easily. I damaged my quarter panel and was able to repair it by removing it, stomping on it a few times with my sneakers and putting it back on. The metal is that thin! It has been pretty reliable so far without problems, but I'm nowhere near the 100K mile mark yet. Interior and road noise is higher than in the late 90's versions. Ride is choppier too due to the tighter suspension and the 14" wheels. Styling is nothing exceptional but it looks better than it used to. Ugly toilet flusher style interior door handles, ugh.
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little hot rod, 06/07/2022
updated 12/14/2022
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Cannot keep check engine light off
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A year of Driving the Cavalier...
ch0c0latel0vin, 04/27/2012
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This practically being my first car, I can't really compare it to much. So for a first car, this is a solid pick. The only problems I honestly have with it, are the lack of power windows and locks, though that isn't a major problem, and the way it is made. The interior is so cheap, and the vent cable mechanism is rather faulty and pops out(mine just broke) unfortunately, the dash needs to be completely taken off to get to anything, and dealerships will charge you a lot for this(even though it really doesn't take all that long to get off) Other then that, this car has been reliable and the gas mileage is top notch. Putting a new set of tires on this thing definitely makes it so much better.
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PhotoGal, 04/20/2004
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
We have had to have it in the shop too many times already for little things. We have not been happy with the fuel usage, we thought it would be better. The front console and controls are too close together nearly causing wrecks trying to adjust the heat/air/defrost with drinks in the way.We paid way too much for what we got.
Very disappointing
Steve-o, 04/22/2008
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've never had more problems with a car than this one. My Cavalier has had one thing go wrong after the other. It's never been abused, the oil has been changed every 3,000 miles and it's not even driven that much. I only have one more year of payments, but I've decided to trade it in for something other than a GM. Maybe I just got a lemon. For those who are about to buy one, beware. The Cavalier is a cheap car and it's one of those things where you get what you pay for. I guess it's back to imports for me.