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1991 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 Coupe

The 1991 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 Coupe is a 3.1-liter V6 coupe with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $13,700 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).

The Cavalier measures 182.3 inches long on a 101.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,663 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$13,700 ($32,691 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.1L V6, multi-port fuel injection, naturally aspirated
Displacement3.1 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined22 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tank Capacity13 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15 in (aluminum alloy)
Wheels Rear15 in (aluminum alloy)
Dimensions & Weight
Length182.3 in
Width66.3 in
Height52 in
Wheelbase101.3 in
Curb Weight2,663 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37.9 in
Headroom Rear36.1 in
Legroom Front43 in
Legroom Rear30.7 in
Shoulder Room Front52.8 in
Shoulder Room Rear52.9 in
Hip Room Front47.6 in
Hip Room Rear47.6 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1991 Chevrolet Cavalier 4-DR

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1991 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

Jan 10, 1992 · SEAT BELTS

THE FRONT DOOR SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOPS MAY BE CRACKED AND ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 208.

Consequence: THE SEAT OCCUPANT FACES INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THEEVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Remedy: INSTALL REINFORCING PLATES ON THE CRACKED SHOULDER BELT GUIDES.

NHTSA campaign 92V003000

Sep 23, 1991 · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

FRONT DOOR INTERLOCK STRIKER MAY FAIL, CAUSING DOOR FRAME COLLAPSE AND INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE.

Consequence: THE DOOR FRAME WOULD COLLAPSE. VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLYWITH FMVSS 210.

Remedy: REPLACE THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT INTERLOCK STRIKER STUDS ON FRONT DOORS.

NHTSA campaign 91V165000

62 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1991 Chevrolet CAVALIER

Owner Complaints

62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Chevrolet CAVALIER (7 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System17
Hydraulic8
Service Brakes8
Engine And Engine Cooling7
Seats7
Visibility6
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Feb 4, 2005 · Seat Belts Crash 1 injury 1 death
“MY SON LOST CONTROL OF A 1991 CHEVROLET CAVALIER AND WAS EJECTED AFTER HE WAS FORCED OFF THE ROAD. WHEN ENTERING THE MEDIAN, HIS CAR WAS SKIDDING BROADSIDE AND EVENTUALLY ROLLED OVER THREE TIMES. AS…”
Jan 15, 2004 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Structure, Unknown Or Other
“THE FIRST PROBLEM I HAVE ENCOUNTERED IS THE POOR BODY OF THE CAR. THE PANELS BELOW THE CAR HAVE COMPLETELY DIMINISHED. ANYTHING REMAINING OF THEM IS EITHER ROTTING AND RUSTING AWAY, OR HAS PAINT…”
Dec 10, 2003 · Wheels
“WHILE TIGHTENING UP THE LUG NUTS ON THE WHEEL, PIECES OF METAL SHEARED OFF AND DROPPED SMALL PIECES OF METAL ON THE GROUND. *AK THE LUG NUTS IN QUESTION WERE NEWLY PURCHASED. PART#254 ABN 10.9…”
Aug 25, 2003 · Fuel System, Other
“WHILE DRIVING DOWN 25-35MPH VEHICLE STALLED OUT AND DIED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP FILTER. *AK”
Aug 25, 2003 · Tires
“NO ONE WAS INJURED. I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND HAD ALMOST GOT THERE WHEN I HEARD A BANG ON THE SIDE OF THE CAR AND SAW THE TREAD FLY OFF BACK BEHIND FROM MY DRIVERS SIDE FRONT TIRE. TIRE STAYED AIRED…”

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 1991 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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