Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
20 -23 City / 28 -33 HWY
Horsepower
115 -150
Seats
5
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Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Annie B
Fuel mileage is great, a very dependable vehicle. Low maintenance issues, rides smooth
It's been a very dependable car, fuel efficient, smooth ride, comfortable interior
accountCircle Kayla H
I love my car. It is very dependable and very fuel efficient and hasn't ever really given me any trouble.
It's very dependable and very fuel efficient.it has over 100,000 miles but still runs like its brand new!
accountCircle Shawn Paul R
2001 Chevy cavalier is a great starter vehicle.
It has 270,000 miles on it but still runs great. Cheap parts. Not a luxury car. Strictly point a to point b. Most cavaliers can be fixed by the owner. Parts such as lights are very easy to replace. Even for my car which is a coop is still spacious. Easily fits four people comfortably.
accountCircle john b
It has been very reliable. It has very good gas Mileage.
Good gas mileage. Very reliable. Little maintenance.
accountCircle Greg M
Aside from a couple of minor glitches, after replacing them, the car is dependable and enjoyable to own.
Starter went out, thermostat went out, got them replaced and other than those, the car drives like a dream.
accountCircle Maria M
Safety features with performance speed durability.
Like the performance and features in the car speeds and the way it drives on long travel distances and there is nothing I dislike.
accountCircle patricia k
Great Value Car.. Chevy Cavalier. They run forever.
My car is great. I've had it for 8 years and I put some work in it. It still runs, and I'm impressed. Nice little car.
accountCircle Dawn L
It has been a great car, I haven't had any serious problems with it.
The car is still running great and it has been through a lot. It has been rear ended, in 2 ditches, and hit 2 deer.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Ally U
It is old there are going to be problems.
I like that it is old and still drives good. I dislike that there’s constantly problems with it. I dislike the gas mileage.
accountCircle Linda K
Buying this car was a bad deal.
I bought this car 2nd hand and it was in pretty bad shape but it drives. Then later on it has developed a lot more problems. The power steering goes in and out. The fan did not work causing car to overheat. It also needed fan switch. Bad gas mileage, stalls when taking off. This car needs more repair more than I am able to do.
accountCircle Summer L
That is completely paid off and it gets me from point a to point b rather well. The gas mileage is pretty good.
About the only good thing about my car is it has pretty good gas mileage. It seems like it is cheaply made and put together the dashboard and trim anything's it's basically plastic as he that are falling off cracked super easily. The passenger side seat belt locks and tightens up for no reason and just gets Tighter and Tighter until you unclick it take it all the way off and then put it back on. Lastly the paint job is horrible the paint has peeled off and chipped away and now just looks like trash.
accountCircle Sherry T
A tiny piece of junk from 2001.
The worst piece of junk ever but since I cannot afford a better car I just deal with it. Only had it for two years and has. Token down at least 8 times.
accountCircle Emily P
It has lasted a long time considering everything it's gone through.
It's a 2 door which was compatible before I had my baby, but now I am looking for a car that can fit my whole family. The window motors have messed up several times over the years. Overall, it is a reliable vehicle despite some of its faults.
accountCircle Stanley M
Car history of my own vehicle many things.
My car is great and good on gas. I really believe that if I had to poor this out to the public I would give it out to the trade and make it work exception and well. I also would like to get a real our fit to be on top of the wall and sit three stories above the level of the sea.
accountCircle Mikayla M
Basic car, gets you where you need to go reliably.
It's very basic, not up to date with technology, and small. But it is fairly fuel efficient and I don't have many mechanical problems with it.
accountCircle Anna W
It gets me from point A to point B.
Need a newer model heat does not work well headlights are not bright enough, doors get stuck, shifter is out of line and seats cannot be adjusted, wipers do not work very well, and overheats occasionally. Windows have the crank ones and are hard to roll down.

Chevrolet Cavalier Models

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

car
Base
115 HP 24-28 MPG 5 Seats
car
LS
115-150 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats
car
Z24
150 HP 25-27 MPG 5 Seats
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2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner Reviews

3.84
107 Reviews
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5 stars 36%
4 stars 24%
3 stars 29%
2 stars 7%
1 star 3%
accountCircle Craig H on March 14, 2021
A good little sporty car for its time!
I have owned three of these cars. Good gas mileage, quick, manual trans, reliable, and it has 278, 000. The last one had 317,000 in original engine and clutch! A good car to teach one folks how to shift gears with a clutch. Change the oil and keep the fluids topped. Downside is the brakes never up to snuff. Needed all around disc not those drums.
accountCircle Marty L on March 14, 2021
Great safety feature and reliable good on gas conditions
Comfortable, reliable. Safe was very affordable and lasted years

Ranks #10 Small Cars by Owners

The 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier has an average owner rating of 4.00 out of 5 which ranks it #10 of 24 other Small Cars.

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4.28
2
Tie
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4.25
10
Tie
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3.84

Ranks #10 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier has a combined MPG of 33 which ranks it #10 of 24 other Small Cars.

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41 MPG
2
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40 MPG
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28 MPG

Is The 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier A Good Car?

Yes it's very dependable and reliable and runs great. I would recommend it to anyone that is looking for a vehicle
Blanca G.
Yes it’s been such a very reliable vehicle. It’s a very comfortable car. And Rides nice. It does great on gas per mileage. It’s durable has plenty of room. The trunk space is big. The back... Read More
Colin N.

How Reliable Is The 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier?

Its reliable. And I would recommend it to another person. I had to change minor things like the brakes oil pump, water pump and the fan belt other than that it has ran great
Ren R.
The Chevrolet cavalier is very reliable. We have had minor work done over the years mostly from everyday wear and tear
Jackie G.

Is The 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier A Good Value?

I paid $3,000 for it. And it is in pretty good shape and runs great when I bought it in 2003 it was pretty much brand new. I've had the car for a very long time and it runs great and is very reliable
Jill B.

Frequently Asked Questions

What might cause my 2001 Chevy Cavalier check engine light to come on?

Answer: The 2001 Chevy Cavalier check engine light (CEL) may come on for many different reasons such as a loose gas cap, faulty oxygen sensor, spark plug or coil issues, and catalytic converter problems. The most...

Where is the 2001 chevy cavalier oil pressure sensor located?

Answer: The oil pressure sensor for a 2001 Chevy Cavalier is going to be located under the hood of the vehicle. You're going to need to press the hood lever inside the vehicle on the driver's side and then open the...

What type of transmission fluid does the 2001 chevy cavalier use?

Answer: The transmission fluid the 2001 Chevy Cavalier uses is atF-TYPE iii-h.To change the transmission fluid You will want to first make sure the car is level on the ground and then pop the hood open. Now locate the...

What is the 2001 chevy cavalier oil capacity?

Answer: The 2001 Chevy Cavalier uses SAE 5w-30 viscosity, fully synthetic motor oil in its engine. The vehicle has an oil capacity of 5.0 US quarts. You can find this oil at any maSSRetail location. You can also find...

What is the 2001 chevy cavalier battery size?

Answer: The 2001 Chevy Cavalier is equipped with a group size 75 battery, capable of 550 cold cranking amps. A few recommended products include Duracell, DelphiMaxStart, EverStart Plus, Odyssey, and Optima Red. The...

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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety