1989 Chevrolet Cavalier Specifications

Specifications

1988 1989 1990 1993

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unibody
Production Years for Series :	1988 - 1994
Price :	$7,400-$16,700
Weight :	2420 lbs \| 1097.694 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	1983 cc \| 121.0 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	90 HP (66.24 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Torque :	108 Ft-Lbs (146 NM) @ 3200 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Stroke :	3.2 in \| 80 mm.
Compression :	9.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
Throttle-body fuel injection

V 6 60-degree
Displacement :	2835 cc \| 173.0 cu in. \| 2.8 L.
Power :	130 HP (95.68 KW) @ 4500 RPM
Torque :	160 Ft-Lbs (217 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	8.9:1
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Multi-port Fuel Injection

Transmission:
5 Manual , 3 Automatic

Production Figures

Total Chevrolet Production for 1989 :	1,275,498
Total 1989 Cavalier production :	376,626
1989 Chevrolet Cavalier
Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 4 P :	13,075
Coupe 2 dr. 5 P :	227,433
Sedan 4 dr. 5 P :	107,569
Station Wagon 4 dr. 5 P :	28,549

Handling

Recall

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturer	HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	06E043000
Summary	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).
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET FRAM FUEL FILTERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED.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, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19881001
NHTSA Campaign ID	88V189000
Summary	A FUEL TANK LEAK COULD OCCUR DUE TO SMALL CREASES ON THE TANK UNDERSIDE CRACKING DURING PRESSURE CYCLING WHICH OCCURS DURING NORMAL OPERATION.
Consequence	IN PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THIS CONDITION COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy	REPLACE FUEL TANK.
Notes	SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 2.0L OR 2.8L ENGINES.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1989 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$15,350
Avg. Household Income :	$27,450
Avg. Home :	$120,000
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.97
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier? A: The 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier has a wheelbase size of 101.20 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier? A: The 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier has lengths of 174.50-, 178.40-, 178.70-inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier? A: The 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier has width of 66.00 and 66.30 inches.

Q: How much did the 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier cost when new?A: The 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier cost approximately $7,400 to $16,700 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier? A: The 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Coupe, Sedan, Station Wagon, VL Coupe, Z24 Coupe.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1989? A: Chevrolet produced 1,275,498 automobiles in 1989.

Q: How many 1989 Cavaliers were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 376,626 examples of the Cavalier in 1989.

Q: What engines did the 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier have? A: The 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1983 cc | 121.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 90 HP (66.24 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 108 Ft-Lbs (146 NM) @ 3200 RPM

V 6 (2835 cc | 173.0 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 130 HP (95.68 KW) @ 4500 RPM and 160 Ft-Lbs (217 NM) @ 3600 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier have? A: The 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic.