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What was the last year Chevy made the Cavalier?

The Chevrolet Cavalier was a compact car produced by General Motors from 1982 to 2005. After a 23-year production run, the Cavalier was discontinued, with the last model year being 2005.


The Chevrolet Cavalier's History


The Cavalier was introduced in 1982 as a replacement for the Chevrolet Monza. It was designed to compete with other compact cars like the Ford Escort and Toyota Corolla. Over its lifetime, the Cavalier went through several redesigns, with major updates in 1988, 1995, and 2000.


The Cavalier was available in a variety of body styles, including a two-door coupe, four-door sedan, and four-door wagon. It was known for its affordability, practicality, and relatively good fuel economy.


The Discontinuation of the Cavalier


In the early 2000s, as consumer preferences shifted towards larger vehicles like SUVs and crossovers, the Cavalier's popularity began to wane. General Motors decided to discontinue the Cavalier after the 2005 model year, replacing it with the Chevrolet Cobalt.


The last Chevrolet Cavalier rolled off the assembly line in 2005, marking the end of a 23-year production run for the compact car. The Cavalier had become a staple of the Chevrolet lineup, and its discontinuation was a significant change for the brand.

How much is the 2024 Cavalier?


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What years are the Chevy Cavalier to avoid?


Cavalier owners have made 1,077 complaints about the 1995–2005 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 58th out of 80 Chevrolet generations in overall reliability , with some interior and engine concerns.



What is the Pontiac version of the Cavalier?


Pontiac Sunfire
The Pontiac Sunfire is a compact car by Pontiac that was introduced for the 1995 model year to replace the Sunbird. Not only was the name changed, but dramatic styling changes were included as well. The new styling was shared with the redesigned Chevrolet Cavalier.



What is the rarest Cavalier?


1. Black and Tan. Black and tan Cavaliers are the rarest but also the most well-known.



What vehicle replaced the Chevy Cavalier?


Chevrolet Cobalt
The new Ecotec motors replaced the GM 122 Pushrod Engine (2.2 L OHV) in base models in 2003, and became the sole engine choice in the entire Cavalier line-up until 2005 when the Chevrolet Cavalier was replaced by the Chevrolet Cobalt.



What car took the place of the Chevy Cavalier?


The Chevrolet Cobalt is a compact car introduced by Chevrolet in 2004 for the 2005 model year. The Cobalt replaced both the Cavalier and the Toyota-based Geo/Chevrolet Prizm as Chevrolet's compact car.



Why did Chevy stop making the Cavalier?


The Cavalier (and the rest of the J-Car family) were perennial money-losers. They couldn't generate a high-enough ATP compared to the Japanese, so GM just sold them at a loss because they absolutely needed the CAFE credits from them to offset their very profitable trucks.



How many miles do Chevy Cavaliers last?


A well maintained 2.2L can and will get 250,000 plus miles. The body and other parts would depend on your climate,driving habits and how much insurance you have. ASE Master Tech w/ 20+ years in the field.



What year did Chevrolet quit making the Cavalier?


2005
Chevy introduced the Cavalier for the 1982 model year, and it remained in production until 2005. The car was quite successful for several years as it sold over 250,000 units each year from 1983 until 1994 when it sold 187,263 units.



Do they still make Chevy Cavaliers?


The 2022 Chevy Cavalier Turbo is basically a rebadged Chinese-made Chevy Monza that keeps the Cavalier nameplate alive, as Chevy's longest-running compact sedan will return to compete in the C segment after five years in the B-plus segment in Mexico.


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