Used 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Consumer Reviews
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Family cruiser
family dude, 10/14/2005
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
My Cavalier gets me and the family everywhere we need to go. In this hectic world, a dependable vehicle means the world to me. I feel confident and safe in my new Chevy!
Great car for the price
Anthony, 10/13/2016
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in 2007 with about 17k miles on it for $7000. I have had very little problems with it since then. Check engine light came on maybe at about 40k miles and it was a small $100 fix. Instrument cluster did screw up which is pretty common for those cars. Got that fixed online for $50. My air door actuator went bad around 60k miles but that was a cheap $25 part. Biggest fix was replacing the rear brakes because some spring broke about a year ago at roughly 100k miles. That repair was about $700 but I think I was screwed over by the repair shop. Shouldn't have cost that much. Other than that I haven't really had any other problems with the car. I only do oil changes about every 6000k miles or so and the car always runs great. I still have it today and it's still running great at 145k miles. I plan on keeping this car until it finally craps out. Overall had this car 9 years, paid 7k for it, and have had far less problems than any person I know with their car. Great Buy!!!
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Boring, But Very Reliable
_only, 04/08/2014
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
(not a manual, BTW) I've had my 2005 Cavalier for almost 10 years and 130k miles now. I bought it used from the dealer with 30k miles in 2006, and it's been extremely reliable and dependable ever since. Besides normal obligatory replacement parts like tires and brake pads, the only things I've had to fix/replace were the instrument cluster gauges at 110k miles, and the fuel pump at 125k or so. My struts also are very weak now at over 130k miles and need replacing. Long story short, this car shouldn't give you any issues well over 100k miles, even if you have been bad at oil change maintenance, etc. The engine will be the last of your issues with this car, which is the most important note.
Chevy Cavalier. Good Ride!
Donnie, 08/22/2009
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Again I bought a Chevy. And I'm glad. This seems to be a good little car. Just got it 3 weeks ago for about $7800. It only had 41,600 miles on it. Runs like a champ except a rattle at startup which seems to be just until oil reaches the top of the motor, about 1-2 seconds. It has plenty of power. 140 horses to be exact. Has good cold air, good radio and CD, cruise, auto trans, and nice interior. I know it's outdated but it was such a popular car so they did not need to redesign fast. My first Cavalier and so far I'm happy.
has some issues
inreno777, 06/12/2013
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
gas gauge failed at 48,000. horn stopped at 50,000, engine seems strong at 52,000. if you are considering buying one of these used, tell them to replace the instrument panel as this is a big issue with these cars
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