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We buy Chevrolet Cavaliers from every year, 1995–2005, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Chevrolet Cavalier by year
The Cavalier is a small car sold from 1995–2005 with engines including 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl and 2.4L 4-cyl. NHTSA lists 29 recalls and 3,947 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl | 22–26 | 4 | 270 |
| 1996 Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | 23–26 | 7 | 503 |
| 1997 Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | 23–26 | 7 | 540 |
| 1998 Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | 23–25 | 4 | 345 |
| 1999 Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | 22–25 | 2 | 240 |
| 2000 Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | 22–24 | 2 | 315 |
| 2001 Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | 21–24 | 1 | 243 |
| 2002 Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | 21–25 | 0 | 196 |
| 2003 Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | 24–25 | 1 | 678 |
| 2004 Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | 24–27 | 1 | 330 |
| 2005 Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | 25–26 | 0 | 287 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Chevrolet Cavalier problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Cavalier, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Chevrolet Cavalier: questions
How much is a junk Chevrolet Cavalier worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Cavaliers with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Chevrolet Cavaliers that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2005), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Chevrolet Cavalier year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2003 Cavalier (678). Across all years, the most-reported components were electrical system, fuel system, gasoline and electrical system.
Which Chevrolet Cavalier year has the most recalls?
The 1996 Cavalier has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 7. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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