2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.06/5 Average
76 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

Indigo Blue is added to the exterior palette. A CD player is made standard on the LS Sedan and Z24 Coupe. The Z24 Convertible has vanished from the lineup.

Pros:
  • Affordably priced, roomy enough for a family of four, Z24 is a stylish and speedy low-buck sport coupe.
Cons:
  • You get what you pay for in terms of comfort and convenience, Z24 Convertible no longer available, poor build quality.

User Reviews:

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  • Great Car! - 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier
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    I purchased this car new in 2001. Great, Great car. It is one of the most reliable vehicles Ive ever drove. It now has 145,000 miles on it, and still strong. The good: They dont make great cars like this anymore Drives and rides great Great fuel economy 33HW 29C The Bad: Cheap Interior Bad for ball joints, but easy fix Other than that fantastic car and very reliable. I use this car for everything. Long trips, back and forth to work, grocery getter. If you looking for something cheap and fun this is the car for you.

  • Overall A good car - 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier
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    I bought this car as a daily driver with 98,xxx miles on it. I had low expectations but for a cheap car it was a great vehicle. For a four cylinder it was surprisingly quick on acceleration and got awesome gas mileage when gas was five bucks a gallon. The cloth seats were really comfy in the LS model unlike the hard plain ones in the standard too. I wish I never sold it!

  • Nice car for little money! - 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier
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    We bought this car for my teenage son when he turned 16 & the car was 7 years old with 120,000 miles on it. Hes driven it all through high school & part of college & the car has been nothing but great to him! The ONLY thing this car has needed were normal maintenance such as brakes,tires,oil changes. The fuel economy isnt the best for a car of its size. Gets around 23 in the city & 29 hwy & thats a stick shift. Its very comfortable but the interior is cheaply made & things are starting to fall apart but it is 10 years old after all!

  • Awesome car! - 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier
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    I bought this used car at 180,000 km and it is in perfect condition, love the 4 spd automatic, great gas mileage lots of fun to drive very reliable and love the design. regular oil changes and maintenance this car has never skipped a beat. With original everything this 9 yr old car shifts smoothly and drives great. I would recommend buying a cavalier over the competitors.

  • Dont do it - 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier
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    I owned one of these until the transmission died while I was going down the highway at 60 mph. The transmission had never been good, the car had also had a problem with the starter. When it was new it was in the shop every other week getting another problem fixed. It is cheaply built. While the engine did make it to 170k, it didnt do so reliably. If all of Chevys new cars are built like this Cavalier was, I wont ever buy Chevy cars again.

  • Great car - 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier
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    Great little car, good on gas, peppy 4 cylinder engine, and very reliable, i took this car on road trips all over the place and now that shes gone i miss it, never should have traded.

  • Would not buy one AGAIN!! - 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier
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    Have had the power windows go out (both) twice. Once, while still in warranty. The dash is cracked in several places. Light on floor console has been out for 2 years now. I NEVER had this happen on ANY cras Ive ever had before!! Newest car Ive had. Nice sound system, ride, remote entry.

  • Great car! - 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier
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    Good looking car. Get great gas mileage on the highway 30 - 37mpg. Comfortable seating. Strong engine. Easy to maintain.

  • Reliable & sporty 2001 Z24 - 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier
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    We purchased our 2001 Chev Z24 new & it doesnt owe us a thing. We replaced the plugs,tires & battery this year (2009)after 120,000 km.s of all kinds of Canadian weather & road conditions. It has a rattle coming from the front tire area which I suspect its a bad strut. All in all not bad performance for a car creeping up on 10 years old. It is a 5-spd. & is fun too drive with plenty of "omf" when you need it. One of our better large purchases in our lives. I would recommend it.

  • CHEAPEST CAR, NO PROBLEMS - 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier
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    I bought my 2001 Cavi in 2000 with 9 miles on the car. It was really cheap, $12,000 brand new. I wasnt expecting this car to last, but now were in 2009 and I have never had a problem with the car. I have had the brakes replaced once, but other than that, with regular oil changes, this car has been a jewel. The AC work so much better than my Mitsubishi Montero, of the same age. The gas mileage is a HUGE plus. I adore my Cavi. Forget the high priced cars with the fancy names, GET A CHEVY CAVALIER! I have had nothing but great times with mine! I hope she lasts another 10 years!

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