2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.46/5 Average
228 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

Not much. An upgraded stereo with a CD and MP3 player is now available on the base coupe and sedan. The Sport Appearance package that includes 16-inch wheels, a rear spoiler and sport suspension is also available on the base coupe and sedan.

Pros:
  • Low price, torquey four-cylinder engine, optional satellite radio and OnStar.
Cons:
  • Ancient design inside and out, cheap interior materials, poor build quality, low resale value, poor side-impact and front-offset crash test results.

User Reviews:

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  • Bought in 2005 - 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier
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    Bought this car for my daughter in late 2005. She went on to something else in 2006 so Ive driven this car since then. No problems. This is a bottom end car for Chevrolet and I expected more issues. I see others that are beat to death but still run so I expect mine to run for a long time. This car will put a 6 cylinder older Mustang down without breaking a sweat and still get 25-26 mpg!

  • love it - 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier
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    for the money you cant beat it, had one before and rang up 180,000 miles and not much trouble at all.

  • No Frills Ride - 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier
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    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 Im nowhere near the 100K mile mark yet. Interior and road noise is higher than in the late 90s 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.

  • chevy cavalier - 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier
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    the car works..but its not a bmw i get you from point a to b in a comfortable manner. the cd player needs work and the moon roof because ive had it break allready 3 times but everything else works fine

  • I love my car! - 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier
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    Great car! Great on gas! Low Maintance! We have purchased seven chevy cars & trucks in my household in the last 35 years. we never had a problem with any of our cars! We had a 1984 Cavailer for over ten years before deciding to buy a car.

  • the best value - 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier
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    awsome handling, great gas milage. very fun to race

  • my cavalier - 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier
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    I GOT A CAVALIER BECAUSE THEY LOOK GOOD AND THE PRICE IS NICE..WHAT I DIDNT KNOW WAS THEY HAVE HIGH INSURANCE AND IF U HIT SOMETHING (A DEER) U USUALLY TOTAL IT....BUT MY CAR RUNS REALLY GOOD AND HANDELS REALLY NICE JUST BE CAREFULL!!

  • 4 cylinder sucks - 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier
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    I replaced 5 head gaskets and 3 water pumps!

  • My car - 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier
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    It is very ausome!!!

  • love my car - 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier
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    THIS is the greatest car I have ever owned there is no better car when this one gets old I WILL be getting another one

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