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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Owner complaints (196)
Owners filed 196 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier (24 crashes, 4 fires, 33 injuries reported). Among 24 model years of this model, it ranks #12 for the most complaints (median 196).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 35 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 22 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 22 | |
| Visibility | 16 | |
| Steering | 16 | |
| Air bags | 14 | |
| Exterior lighting | 14 | |
| Power train | 13 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier 2-DR. | – | – | – | – |
| 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier 4-DR. | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier 2.2 L Automatic 4-spd | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Cavalier 2.2 L Automatic 4-spd | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Cavalier 2.2 L Manual 5-spd | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Cavalier 2.2 L Manual 5-spd | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Cavalier 2.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Cavalier 2.4 L Manual 5-spd | 19 | 29 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Cavalier Dual-fuel 2.2 L Automatic 4-spd | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.