2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1995 - 2005
Price :	$14,444-$14,555
Weight :	2600 lbs \| 1179.34 kg
MPG City :	22
MPG Highway :	33
Combined MPG :	27.00

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2196 cc \| 134.0 cu in. \| 2.2 L.
Power :	115 HP (84.64 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Torque :	135 Ft-Lbs (183 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Compression :	9.0:1
Valvetrain :	8 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Cast-Aluminum
Sequential Fuel Injection
Redline :	6000 RPM

Inline 4
Displacement :	2393 cc \| 146.0 cu in. \| 2.4 L.
Power :	140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Torque :	150 Ft-Lbs (203 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Sequential Fuel Injection

Inline 4
Displacement :	2393 cc \| 146.0 cu in. \| 2.4 L.
Power :	150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Torque :	155 Ft-Lbs (210 NM) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 90 mm.
Stroke :	3.7 in \| 94 mm.
Sequential Fuel Injection

Transmission:
5 Manual M86 / M94 , 4 Automatic 4T40-E

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.58
2nd Gear :	2.02
3rd Gear :	1.35
4th Gear :	0.98

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier 2-DR.
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :	Not Tested
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier 4-DR.
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :	SAFETY CONCERN
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :

Recall

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer	SABERSPORT
NHTSA Campaign ID	09E012000
Summary	SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence	DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy	SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF YOUR AFTERMARKET LAMP ASSEMBLY IS AFFECTED BY THIS NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST OF MODEL NUMBERS PROVIDED TO US BY SABERSPORT.THE LIST CAN BE FOUND UNDER 'DOCUMENT SEARCH' LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SCREEN.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	STEERING
Manufacturer	DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	08E063000
Summary	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 LISTED ABOVE. THE WELD CONNECTING THE INNER TUBE TO THE OUTER TUBE MAY BE DEFECTIVE.
Consequence	IF THE WELD FAILS, LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy	DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN TOLL FREE AT 1-800-523-2492.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO DORMAN'S OE SOLUTIONS BRAND NAME, BALKAMP'S NAPA BRAND, AND THE PLATINUM BRAND STEERING SHAFTS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer	K2 MOTOR CORPORATION
NHTSA Campaign ID	08E050000
Summary	K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.'
Consequence	WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy	K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY HONDA, FORD, OR CHRYSLER LLC. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer	PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	06E026000
Summary	CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence	WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy	PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO PRO-A MOTORS AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED 'LAMP MODEL NUMBERS.'CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
Manufacturer	DELPHI
NHTSA Campaign ID	07E021000
Summary	CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Consequence	FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy	DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED BY GENERAL MOTORS.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2002 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$42,409
Avg. Home :	$228,700
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.61

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier? A: The 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier has a wheelbase size of 104.10 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier? A: The 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier has a length of 180.70 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier? A: The 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier has width of 67.90 and 68.70 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier have?A: The 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier has 37.60- to 38.90-inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier have?A: The 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier has legroom of 41.90 inches.

Q: What is the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier's towing capacity?A: The 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier has a towing capaicty of 1000.00 lbs.

Q: How much did the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier cost when new?A: The 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier cost approximately $14,444 to $14,555 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier? A: The 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier was offered as a Coupe, Sedan.

Q: What engines did the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier have? A: The 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2196 cc | 134.0 cu in. | 2.2 L.) with 115 HP (84.64 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 135 Ft-Lbs (183 NM) @ 3600 RPM

Inline 4 (2393 cc | 146.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 150 Ft-Lbs (203 NM) @ 4000 RPM

Inline 4 (2393 cc | 146.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 155 Ft-Lbs (210 NM) @ 4400 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier have? A: The 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual M86 / M94, 4 speed Automatic 4T40-E.