Hey everyone I have just bought a 1997 cavalier with105,000 miles on it, and I was wondering what problems other people have had so I know what to look for withthe car. I boughtto to drive to and fromwork in(over 100 miles a day) it looks like it will be a good car for me. But I was just wondering what commen problems thses cars have? thanks!

 

I just bought a 98 with 140,000 for my daughter and so far we had to replace the horn. will need front pads soon, otherwise sofar sogood.

 

Newbie here too. Just bought a 2003 coupe, 81,000 miles. Going to use it as a commuter, 80 mile round trip daily. First tank got right at 30 mpg, but after I give it a complete tune and fluid change should get 32-35 mpg ( according to other posters on this forum ). Lot better than my Subaru Outback Turbo, uses high test and gets 20-24 mpg.
Grumpy

 

Welcome to the forum. Congrats on the car.

 

i have a 97 240500k on it,its awesome,just change the fluids,i use synthetic oil every change,just dont get sleepy,run over an armadillo,over heat the car and then have to replace the head(previous owner)you'll be good

 

I got a 96 2.2+ 5 speed 102+miles, oil change every 4000, mobil1 oil,set of tires and brakes is all i have done, still gets 37 miles to a Gal of moonshine.

 

i have a 97 4 door which i have had for 3 yrs now started with 98,000 miles and im now @ 130,000 miles and i have not had any major problems sum minor like the horn went out. then again i have upgraded the hell outta her

 

i had one from 04-07

95 cavalier 4 door, finished with 120,000 miles, bought myself a new silverado after a transmission pump went out

other than that, it ran good, just needed the occasional brake job due to my sisters horrible driving

 

I have a 2004 and have had nothing but problems with it. It only has 42,000 miles on it and I've had to replace the gas tank because of a crack, I've had lots of problems with the brakes and now my headlight quit working (yes, I've changed the bulb and fuse). In other words, everytime I turn around either the "check engine" or "service" light is on. Seems like it's mostly emissions. It'll be my last Cavalier for sure.

 

That is a young car, maybe you would not have so much trouble if you didn't drive the s#$t out of it and took better care of it.

Ayways my Aunt had a Cavalier (bought brand new in 92 I think) that when she traded it in for a new one last year had 430,xxx on it and still got 30 mpg+. She had to replace the horn, an alternator, battery, and a leaky water pump. No other problems than that. As long as you take care of it, any car will last forever.