Overview & Reviews

The Cavalier gets a refresh this year that adds new front and rear fascias, revised headlights and taillights, redesigned ground effects, body-colored mirrors and door handles and a new hood. LS Sport models also get integrated foglights and new rocker moldings. The 2.2-liter Ecotec four-cylinder is now the only engine offered, as the Z24 model has been dropped from the lineup. Base model Cavs no longer come with standard ABS brakes, but it remains an available option. Inside, the Cavalier now features a center rear three-point seatbelt, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift lever, a rear 60/40-split bench seat, new child-seat anchors and optional side airbags. Finally, you can get XM Satellite Radio on all cars, and LS and LS Sport trims are available with the OnStar communications system.

• Low price, torquey four-cylinder engine, optional satellite radio and OnStar.

• 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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  my first new car - 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By paraplocephalus - May 2 - 10:00 am

  This is my first new car. It has great gas mileage and plenty of cargo space for when I go to college or to drill. It also has the torque that all chevys have to blow away those imports.

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  I love my car! - 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By ShandaW - April 27 - 2:00 am

  I just bought this car about a month ago and Ive had no problems with it at all. It gets up to speed real quick and it handles real good. I bought it almost new so the tires were still good and the interior is beautiful. The only thing Ive done is put better speakers in the back.

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  Simply awsome - 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By LSCAV - March 6 - 2:00 am

  at first i wanted to get the 2002 cavalier model that was out but i waited longer and when the 2003 came out i loved the new body style and went to check it out and drive one and now i own it. I love it!! My first new car and i have no intentions of selling either. It is also my 3rd cavalier after owning a 1991 and 1994 model which were very nice as well but only base models and were very good on gas as the new one has already proven.

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  excellent car - 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By al m - March 6 - 2:00 am

  this car is outstanding, excellent buy.

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  No luck with cars - 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By Tanya_g83 - February 11 - 2:00 am

  I have had my car less than a year and I put all 18K miles on it and I have a wiring problem with my car. My cruise shuts off when i put on my turning signal. My CD player had a defect and I got burned when I took my CDs out and my rear turning signals wires were eroded. My drivers door doesnt shut all the way unless you slam it. My heat vent fell out when I was driving down the road and the gears to change the heater settings are stripped.

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  That Car that grows up with you!!! - 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By Now A Mom - February 10 - 2:00 am

  I bought my first cavalier in 97, and it lasted for 7 years with no major mechincal repair. So when it was time to grow up and turn in my two cute car for a bigger and more adult car. My first choice was the cavalier. It still has a grown up look, without screaming "Im a mom". I trust this make and model, and will continue to business with them if when my now 2 year old gets her license. (watch out world)

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  My Cav - 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By JAILER 6 - February 7 - 2:00 am

  Fun to drive. Less road nois would be a plus.

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  Good Job Chevrolet ! - 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By august66 - February 3 - 2:00 am

  I test drove 4 other cars( Focus ZX3, Civic, Protege , Elantra) before deciding on the Cavalier. My choice was easy. For the price, it cant be beat. Fun to drive, decent gas mileage, easy to maintain and very nice looking. Safe also, was invloved in an accident this past weekend where a 2002 Honda Accord ran a red light and hit me squarely on the passenger rear fender and wheel. Car took it and I was able to drive away (a flat tire later) but probably less than 3K damage. The Honda lost its entire front end. I didnt even loose a wheel cover...

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  review - 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By lilbluebrown924 - January 31 - 10:00 am

  very execellent car, it is my first and it is a very good car for a teenagers

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  My Own Personal DeathTrap - 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By Kitten - January 31 - 10:00 am

  This wasnt my idea to get this car. My parents bought it for me and i wish they hadnt. Ive been to the dealership 3 times since ive had it and i only have 7,000 miles on it. Both back tail lights went out. MY Trac Light go off everytime i hit the slightest bump. Oh and stopping in the snow or rain is a joke. It feels like it wont stop and thats just scary.