2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

20 -24 City / 27 -34 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

115 -150

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Brandon S

Really good gas efficiency.

I love the car because it is reliable it is built strong and it never lets me down great speed good horsepower.

Cory C

It's a cute fast little car

It has a sunroof, a lot of room, nice system and runs so smooth. Best car I ever had or drove in.

barbara h

Have never had any major problem with it. It's been good on gas and always dependable

It's a sporty car that I just love. There is nothing I dislike about it. Fell in love with the car as soon as I saw it and had no question as to whether to buy it or not.

Emily H

Economical comfort in the Chevy cavalier.

The 2000 Chevy cavalier is a wonderful, reliable vehicle. It has excellent gas mileage. The interior features power windows and seating. The cavalier is small but can still fit 4 people comfortably or 6 people total. My husband commutes and finds the cavalier very comfortable.

Mary B

Old but still going strong

This is the longest lasting vehicle I have ever had. It is almost 19 years old and still running. I am most impressed.

Alicia A

Chevy cavalier white 1998.

Lasts for a long time. Always is dependable. Not great in the snow. Lots of space, air conditioning and heating, pull down trunk, two doors.

Carol G

It runs excellent for over 100, 000 miles the body is still in excellent condition.

The performance is excellent I need one new tire and the left side tie end whenever the problem happens it runs like a new car.

Claudia O

You have to check the fluids regularly and it will run smoothly.

I love this car. It is really good on gas. I don't ever have any problems with it.

Negative Owner Reviews

Dillon A

It was from JD Byrider, and it was sold to someone with a poor credit rating deliberately because of its desperately short remaining lifespan

It's old, busted, and too many "mechanics" have hurt more than they've helped

Beth T

Tiny, unreliable vehicle with many engine issues.

It always has engine issues. Head gasket blew a few times. It is not a big car. It is not reliable.

Nicole P

It was free. It has lasted us many years.

The car is old. The paint is peeling. There is no air conditioning. There are only two doors. I like that it was free.

Donald W

It get good gas mileage.. It has very good tires on it and all of the power windows and power locks work but there is a headlight out.

It does get good gas mileage. It's getting old. The paint is bad.

kelli t

Bad car, i needed a car but i wish i would have chosen another car but i got what my money could afford

Rusted out really bad, the brakes were bad, i had to get a new battery, i spent 1000 for the car but i spent almost double that trying to keep it running and going

Crystal W

Used to be Cavalier fan now not so sure

I bought this vehicle used at first it didn't have many issues, but it didn't take long for that to change. Started to have problems with engine, plugs, pumps, timing chain many different sensors, windows and doors, cars computer board to name a few

Savannah W

Cracked dashboard but smooth drive

The dashboard has cracked off from sun damage, all the dashboard plastic has cracked off and continues to crack easily and the air conditioner broke quickly. I don't like the interior and have to had a lot of work done on it but it is fairly reliable and drives nicely. It is not too crowded for a two door and the drive is smooth for an older car.

Natasha P

It has great gas mileage but the tires are not very good.

It does not have air conditioning. But I love the sunroof. And it is good on mileage. I like the interior and the paint.

Chevrolet Cavalier Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

Base

115 HP 24-29 MPG 5 Seats

115-150 HP 26-26 MPG 5 Seats

Z24

150 HP 26-28 MPG 5 Seats

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2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner Reviews

3.67

70 Reviews

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5 stars

24%

4 stars

39%

3 stars

21%

2 stars

11%

1 star

Donald W on March 12, 2021

It get good gas mileage.. It has very good tires on it and all of the power windows and power locks work but there is a headlight out.

It does get good gas mileage. It's getting old. The paint is bad.

Rachel L on February 28, 2021

Reliable.Safe. Long lasting.

It is my mom's car and she's never had any serious problems with it. Just minor changes like tires etc. It's been reliable for 19 years. Its safe, drivable and still reliable. I do not think they make this model anymore, but it's a really good car. The most recent problem I can think of is the air conditioning went out.

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Ranks #16 Small Cars by Owners

The 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier has an average owner rating of 3.88 out of 5 which ranks it #16 of 22 other Small Cars.

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Ranks #9 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier has a combined MPG of 33 which ranks it #9 of 23 other Small Cars.

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2000 Chevrolet Cavalier

30 MPG

Is The 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier A Good Car?

Yes it’s great on gas, it has a smooth ride and the maintenance on it is very affordable which is always a plus.

Nikita P.

I got it as a second hand vehicle and has been good for me. Decent gas mileage. Minimum repairs. Good on tires.

Lisa Z.

Yes it is I have had for a good amount of time Only had to replace minor parts Such as the starter brakes tires etc

Kate E.

It's okay, gets me around. Not the greatest on appearance, but it is driveable. Uses a lot of gas, might need a tune up.

Christine S.

Yes. I bought it used 2 years ago and it was well cared for by the previous owner. I haven't had any problems with it.

Danielle D.

How Reliable Is The 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier?

I haven't had any problems with mine just regular maintenance like getting the oil changed and brakes done.

Theresa S.

Does not have air conditioning. Was in an accident so there is body damage on the driver side front panel. And the paint is peeling.

Savanna B.

The car is very reliable considering the age of the car I have not had any major problems with the car

Christopher F.

It's fair, doesn't have many problems, gas guzzler. It was a fair price, I only needed transportation, so it's doable for me.

Chris M.

Very reliable. Haven't had any problems apart from regular maintenance. Gets me to work 4 days a week and for my errands and other personal business.

Sara R.

Is The 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier A Good Value?

I bought mines used for thousand dollars and it’s definitely a good value car to buy if you're looking for a reliable car

Mila D.

At this point probably around 10,000 or less Which for the car being almost 20 years old that a good value

Ashleigh L.

It would have cost me a lot, but it needed interior done, also had scratches on it, so I was able to get it, at a fair price.

Rob H.

It was purchased from a friend so I only paid $1000 for it. I would say that it was a great value. It is reliable and gets decent gas mileage.

Alex M.

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Not Rated

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety