Overview & Reviews
The Rally Sport (RS) trim is available for 1997 on the coupe and slotted between base and Z24 editions of the Cavalier. RS trim nets buyers the rear spoiler from the Z24, 15-inch tires, AM/FM stereo, tachometer, interior and exterior trim upgrades and a 3D rear-quarter panel decal. Base coupes have new wheel covers and safety belt guide loops. All 1997 Cavaliers meet federal side-impact standards for the first time. One new interior color and three new exterior colors freshen the lineup.
- Good looks, good value, standard anti-lock brakes, optional traction control
- Buzzy standard 2.2-liter engine, cheap interior materials
User Reviews:
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Cant wait to get rid of this car - 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier
By ALK - December 14 - 2:00 amI bought this car used right after I graduated college because it was all I could afford. I have had several problems with it including coolant problems, blown head casket, a/c problems, belts problems that needed replaced...you get the idea. Looking to trade this junk in for a Corolla...cant wait!!!
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cavalier1997 - 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier
By gfischer - December 9 - 2:00 amnice car, fun to drive, excellent for around the town driving.
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dependable - 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier
By Iowaguy - October 29 - 2:00 amcar gets great gas milage , sound system good, heater good , air cond good , peppy get up when needed, looks sharp my car has the traction control great in Iowa winters very reliable .Negative - Seat belt restraint cheap needs replaced , plastic parts cheap had to replace passanger air vent positioner, foam densisty in front seats need to be more firm as it settles and you swing to get out of car the metal seat bracket catches your clothes. overall should be rated at an 7.8
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Reliable Car - 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier
By Sweetpea - October 25 - 2:00 amI bought this car with 53,000 miles in 1999. Since then I have had it in the shop 5 times for the brakes & 3 times for recall parts. But overall Id have to say I made a good choice when I picked this car. It runs great on gas & handles very well. It now has 95,000 and is just starting to get some mechanical problems. I have been looking for a new car & I am geering towards a newer Cavalier. Im going to miss my trusty first car.
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Happy Owner - 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier
By Nice plain car - October 15 - 2:00 amI have had this car for 5 and a half years with very few problems. Just the standard tire/brake replacement, and oil changes. The original battery finally died after 5 yrs of use. I did have a few of the interior plastic pieces brake, but nothing detracting. Great car for a younger person.
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Perfect for College - 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier
By Polo121518 - October 12 - 2:00 amThis car is perfect for college, great gas miliage, makes a drive a breez, and for not having a lot of money it looks sleek, has peep , I wouldnt recomend the stadard version goes with this one , it just looks sweet
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Cavalier is a great car - 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier
By TBCass - September 9 - 2:00 amAfter 6 years this car is as good as new. New breaks at 34000 miles is the only money outside of normal mantainance Ive put in to the car.with the 2.4 liter engine it has all kinds of power and still gets 30 mpg. The finish is nearly as good as brand new. I would recommend this car to anyone.
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My review - 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier
By MM2107 - July 30 - 2:00 amI have had the car for over five years and never had problem until this month. The water pump went on the car. It is a big job for do-it-yourselfer or an expensive job at the shop. Other than that the car has ran perfect with regular maintenance for 110,000 miles. Everything still operates in and out of the car. Performance wise it is a speedy little four banger with good acceleration and no problems at cruising speeds on the highway.
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Love my Z - 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier
By INANE - July 14 - 2:00 amIve had my Z24 for a little over 4 years now, bought it when it was one year old. I had traded in my 89 Berreta GTU for it (a car that doubled it value from all the work I had to do to it). I like the designs of GM products but I know that most of what they made from the 80s and early 90s were junk from a reliablity standpoint so I cautiously purchased the Z24 with an extended warrenty. I guess its good to say I only had to use it once, had to replace the water pump, otherwise this car has been near perfect to me (has 71k miles now).
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Remember the price - 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier
By Big Jim - June 24 - 2:00 amGood run-about. Dependable but lots of little problems developed after the warrenty expired like broken plastic components (AC knob, driver seat base molding, seat belt cover), specific lines on rear window defroster, and lowest fan level on AC doesnt work. For a car among the cheapest that GM makes and having 80000 miles, it has been a good but not great car. It seems like GM is always having recalls on this car (#3 by last count) which means that I am being inconvenienced for a day each time. I would consider buying another, but I would do a lot of shopping around for other cars in the same price range first.
