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1984 Chevrolet Cavalier

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 27 MPG.

The Chevrolet Cavalier is a line of compact cars produced by Chevrolet. Serving as the replacement of the Chevrolet Monza, the Cavalier was the second Chevrolet model line to adopt front-wheel drive.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 22 29 25 355
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular 22 29 25 355
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular 23 33 27 329
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 31 25 355
2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 19 26 22 404
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular 21 30 24 370
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 31 25 355

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 84V011000

SOME VEHICLES HAVE BUCKET SEAT BACK LOCKS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, ANCHORAGE OF SEATS. IN EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BACK LOCK MAY NOT FUNCTION.

Campaign 87V079000

THE METAL FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR COULD FATIGUE AND BREAK AROUND THE LEFT FRONT OUTER SEAT ADJUSTER STUD OF THE DRIVERS SEAT, ALLOWING THE STUD TO SEPARATE FROM THE FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR.

Campaign 06E043000

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS A

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

10 complaints filed by owners for this model year (3 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Power Train 3 Seat Belts 2 Suspension 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier?

EPA figures for the 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier reach 27 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier?

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA for the 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier, most often about: Power Train, Seat Belts, Suspension. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.