Overview & Reviews

The 2.3-liter Quad 4 is replaced after just one year by a 2.4-liter twin-cam engine. Four-speed automatic transmission includes traction control. Daytime running lights debut, remote keyless entry is optional on LS and Z24 and base models get new interior fabrics and an Appearance Package.

User Reviews:

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  Reliable car - 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By Donald stavish - March 1 - 2:00 am

  I have had no costly repairs to talk about

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  Isnt there a lemon law? - 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By eakwave - February 23 - 2:00 am

  I have had to fix or replace the air conditioning, brakes, clutch, head gasket, and two valves before I even hit 50,000 miles. Of course, most of this happened about six hours after the warranty was up so it all came out of pocket. Gotta love Chevy.

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  great car - 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By chevygirl96 - February 9 - 2:00 am

  This has been my favorite vehicle. I love chevys and I love this car. It handles very well and goes through the snow almost as well as my husbands 4 wheel drive blazer.

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  A good car for the money - 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By KMadhouse - January 6 - 2:00 am

  I bought my cavalier with 110k miles on it in 2001, I have 140k on it now and have been pretty happy with it. The water pump seems to go on these between 105k and 115k, so watch out for that. Backseats kinda small, hard to get things in and out of. I replaced the transmission at about 130k, which was a pain. Still has some pickup despite the mileage, but the 4-speed automatics are a bit punchier. The paint job on it has held up really well, it still looks fairly new. Overall, its a nice little flashy, pretty dependable car. Id get another newer one.

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  What a Great Car! - 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By Jeff83 - October 23 - 2:00 am

  I special ordered this car and have been the only owner for seven years and 61000 miles of trouble free ownership. Had it for five years before I had to do anything to it other than oil changes because the battery started leaking.It is almost 8 years old now and the only major repair has been to replace the water pump for a heafty 800 dollar bill last year.It still has the origional rear brakes and all 4 struts.I got 50000 miles out of the origional tires. No rattles,leaks or anything that does not work. Overall a great car!

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  96 Z24 - 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By kingcarz1 - October 18 - 2:00 am

  Great car when it runs, The Quad 4 was a down fall for GM, as with fuel pumps

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  ITS REALLY AN O.K. CAR - 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By MICHELLE HAPPY - September 28 - 2:00 am

  I HAVE GOTTEN USE TO V-6,AUTOMATIC ENGINES,BUT FOR A 4 CYL.-IT REALLY RUNS SMOOTH. ONCE YOU START MOVING, ITS VERY QUIET AND EXTREMELY FUEL EFFECIENT AND I ONLY PAID $1500 FOR IT.

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  Who would have believed it? - 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By kmay - August 19 - 2:00 am

  Bought my 1996 LS with 26k miles on it in September 1997. What a pleasant surprise this car has turned out to be! Still rolling at 126,800 miles. I get 35 mpg on long highway trips, 24 in the city. No special work - except a new alternator and starter last year. The oil light has been on for 2.5 years, but 6 different mechanics have said there is no leak - its just the sensor. Paint has held up - no chips, no dents.

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  Big Problems and Hefty Bills - 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By midnyte_sun - August 4 - 2:00 am

  Ive had this car since 1998 and it ran fine for the first year and a half. Then it started having all kinds of problems. At 85,000 miles Ive had these problems: Electronic Modulator busted, water pump busted, engine constantly overheats, a/c, vent, heating only works at max, catalytic converter busted, oxygen sensors malfunctioned, and I get horrible gas mileage : 275 miles on a full tank. (Ill be nice and wont even include new tires, shocks, struts, brakes, etc). Total repairs: $7,000+

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  LOVE IT! - 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By Jeanine - July 18 - 2:00 am

  I bought this car used with 15,000 on it. In one year I put over 24,000 on it. It still ran beautifully. I had no "major" problems. The plastic did start to crack and make little peices fall off like the seat belt cover. However this is a small price to pay for the relability and the hassle free ownership of the car. I just totaled the car by rear-ending someone going 65mph. I have to say if it werent for the air bags and the strudyness of the car, I would have a lot more than bruises on my body. Id reccommend this car to anyone, in fact I just bought a 97!