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1984 Chevrolet Cavalier Wagon

The 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier Wagon is a 2.0-liter inline-4 wagon with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $6,737 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).

The Cavalier measures 174.0 inches long on a 101.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,461 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$6,737 ($21,073 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.0L inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection, naturally aspirated
Displacement2 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission4-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City22 MPG
Highway29 MPG
Combined25 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front13 in (steel)
Wheels Rear13 in (steel)
Dimensions & Weight
Length174 in
Width66 in
Height54 in
Wheelbase101.2 in
Curb Weight2,461 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38 in
Headroom Rear38 in
Legroom Front42 in
Legroom Rear33 in
Shoulder Room Front53 in
Shoulder Room Rear53 in
Hip Room Front48 in
Hip Room Rear48 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1984 Chevrolet CAVALIER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

May 19, 2006 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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 APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

NHTSA campaign 06E043000

May 7, 1987 · SEATS

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.

Consequence: DRIVERS SEAT COULD TIP REARWARD UNEXPECTEDLY; THIS COULDRESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET ON THE FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR AT THE LEFT FRONT OUTER SEAT ADJUSTER POSITION OF THE DRIVERS SEAT.

NHTSA campaign 87V079000

Feb 6, 1984 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

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.

Remedy: INSPECTION OF SEAT BACK LOCKS WILL BE PERFORMED. LOCKS THAT HAVE BENT, BROKEN OR MISSING HOOKS WILL BE REPLACED.

NHTSA campaign 84V011000

8 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1984 Chevrolet CAVALIER

Owner Complaints

8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1984 Chevrolet CAVALIER (3 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts2
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Fuel System1
Gasoline1
Power Train1
Seats1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 13, 2000 · Seats
“THE DRIVERS SEAT LOCK IS EXPERIENCING RECALL (84V011) PROBLEMS. NLM”
Jul 22, 1999 · Seat Belts Crash
“THE VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM THE REAR AND IN TURN, HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF IT, AND THE REAR LAP BELT BROKE AT THE BUCKLE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK”
Aug 20, 1998 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“HEAD GASKET FAILS EVERY 11,000 AND 12,000 MILES AFTER REPLACEMENT. DEALERS NOTED PROBLEM IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR OF THIS VEHICLE. *AK”
Jun 24, 1997 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“THE GAS LINE IS LEAKING AND THE LINES ARE CORRODED. DEALER SUPPOSE TO BE TRYING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM BY PUTTING DOUBLE CLAMPS ON THE LINES. THIS IS A SAFTY RELATED PROBLEM. THE GAS THAT IS LEAKING…”
May 30, 1996 · Steering
“THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS CAUSING ERRATIC TURNING SITUATIONS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1984 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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