What is the fuel economy of a 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier?

EPA figures for the 2005 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 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2005 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 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier?

Owners have filed 362 complaints with NHTSA for the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, most often about: Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Chevrolet · 2005

2005 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 4-spd	Regular	21	31	25	355
2.2L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	23	33	26	342

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

Campaign 08E063000

DORMAN PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 3,900 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS DORMAN PART NOS. 425-151, 425-152, AND 425-153, (SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS" BRAND NAME), BALKAMP #'S 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (SOLD UNDER THE "NAPA" BRAND NAME), AND PLATINUM PARTS #'S 2425151, 2425152, AND 2425153 MANUFACTURED DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2007. THESE REPLACEMENT STEERING SHAFTS CAN BE USED ON THE VEHICLES LIS

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

362 complaints filed by owners for this model year (8 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 216 Vehicle Speed Control 18 Power Train 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.