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1994 Chevrolet Cavalier RS Sedan

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1994 Chevrolet Cavalier – front Unverified
Photo: 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 Convertible, front left, 05-05-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the second generation (1988–1994); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 Convertible, front left, 05-05-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1992-1994 Chevrolet Cavalier VL coupe in Bright Aqua Metallic, front left, 10-12-2020 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 88-90 Chevrolet Cavalier sedan by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 Convertible, rear left, 05-05-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Chevy Cavalier Z24 Convertible Interior with Digital Gauges by Puffin77, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier RS Sedan is a 2.2-liter inline-4 sedan with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $11,790 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).

The Cavalier measures 182.3 inches long on a 101.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,515 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$11,790 ($25,855 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.2L inline-4, multi-port fuel injection, naturally aspirated
Displacement2.2 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission3-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City20 MPG
Highway30 MPG
Combined22 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tank Capacity15 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front14 in
Wheels Rear14 in
Dimensions & Weight
Length182.3 in
Width66.3 in
Height53.6 in
Wheelbase101.3 in
Curb Weight2,515 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.1 in
Headroom Rear37.4 in
Legroom Front42.1 in
Legroom Rear33.3 in
Shoulder Room Front52.7 in
Shoulder Room Rear52.7 in
Hip Room Front48.1 in
Hip Room Rear48.1 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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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: 1994 Chevrolet Cavaler 4-DR.

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1994 Chevrolet CAVALIER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jan 23, 1996 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN

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.

Consequence: THE HORN PAD CAN SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING WHEEL FALLING BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL SPOKES. THE HORN PAD COULD BECOME JAMMED BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL SPOKES AND THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER, HORN PAD, AND HORN WIRING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE HORN PAD RETENTION CLIPS, INSTALL HORN PAD RETENTION BRACKETS TO THE STEERING WHEEL, REINSTALL THE HORN PAD AND ASSURE THAT THE HORN PAD IS PROPERLY RETAINED.

NHTSA campaign 96I001000

Jun 24, 1994 · STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

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.

Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT-HAND AND RIGHT-HAND DRIVE AXLES, BEARING-HUB ASSEMBLIES, SPINDLE NUTS, AND WASHERS ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES. CORRECTIVE ACTION: DEALERS WILL REPLACE LEFT-HAND AND RIGHT-HAND DRIVE AXLES, BEARING-HUB ASSEMBLIES, SPINDLE NUTS, AND WASHERS ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.

NHTSA campaign 94V115000

226 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1994 Chevrolet CAVALIER

Owner Complaints

226 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 Chevrolet CAVALIER (29 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 14 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Service Brakes65
Hydraulic61
Engine And Engine Cooling48
Electrical System22
Seat Belts22
Power Train15
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 2, 2012 · Seat Belts Crash 1 death
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1994 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL. THE DRIVER BECAME INVOLVED IN A CRASH IN WHICH THE VEHICLE…”
Sep 6, 2010 · Power Train
“THE PLASTIC BUSHING THAT HOLDS THE SHIFT LEVER TO THE CABLE FELL APART WHILE DRIVING AND YOUR NOT ABLE TO SHIFT THE CAR. *TR”
Dec 30, 2008 · Exterior Lighting
“TURN SIGNAL/HORN PAD FAILURE. CALLED CHEVROLET HOTLINE ON 12/30/2008, AND THEY WERE NOT HELPFUL. REFERRED ME TO DEALERSHIP AND SAID THERE WERE NO OPEN RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLE. *TR”
Mar 7, 2007 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“TL*- THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE 1994 CHEVROLET CAVALIER ON 01/23/07. THE VEHICLE STARTED JERKING WHEN TRYING TO COME TO A STOP, AND LOST POWER AT STOP LIGHTS. ALSO, THE CONTACT SMELLED GAS FUMES WHILE…”
Apr 11, 2006 · Latches/Locks/Linkages
“DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED AND THE MANUAL RELEASE WOULD NOT UNLOCK THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC.”

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 1994 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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