What is the fuel economy of a 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier?

EPA figures for the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier reach 26 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1994 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 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier?

Owners have filed 205 complaints with NHTSA for the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier, most often about: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Engine And Engine Cooling, Seat Belts. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Chevrolet · 1994

1994 Chevrolet Cavalier

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 26 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.2L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	20	30	23	386
2.2L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	22	33	26	342
3.1L 6-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	18	26	20	444
3.1L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	17	26	20	444

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

Campaign 94V115000

THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH OVERTORQUED DRIVE AXLE SPINDLE NUTS. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE LOADS ON THE SPINDLE NUT AND DRIVE AXLE RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE DRIVE AXLE OR THE SPINDLE NUT. FAILURE OF EITHER OF THESE COMPONENTS CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE STEERING KNUCKLE TIRE-WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE DRIVE AXLE.

Campaign 96I001000

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INSUFFICIENT RETENTION OF THE HORN PAD.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

205 complaints filed by owners for this model year (29 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 46 Engine And Engine Cooling 35 Seat Belts 16

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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.