1983 Chevrolet Cavalier Specifications

Specifications

1983 1987

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unit-Body Construction
Production Years for Series :	1982 - 1987
Price :	$5,999-$10,995
Weight :	2370 lbs \| 1075.014 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	1983 cc \| 121.0 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	88 HP (64.768 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :	110 Ft-Lbs (149 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Stroke :	3.2 in \| 80 mm.
Compression :	9.3:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Throttle-body fuel injection

Transmission:
4 Manual with Overdrive. Floor shift , 3 Automatic , 5 Manual

Production Figures

Total Chevrolet Production for 1983 :	1,175,200
1983 Chevrolet Cavalier
2-Door Coupe 2 dr. 5 P :	22,172
2-Door Hatchback Coupe 2 dr. 5 P :	25,869
4-Door Sedan 5 dr. 4 P :	23,028
4-Door Station Wagon 4 dr. 5 P :	27,922
Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 5 P :	627
Sedan 4 dr. 5 P :	33,333
Sedan 4 dr. 5 P :	52,802
Station Wagon 4 dr. 5 P :	32,834

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	SEATS
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19820601
NHTSA Campaign ID	87V079000
Summary	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.
Notes	SYSTEM: DRIVERS SEAT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE DRIVERSSEAT.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19820801
NHTSA Campaign ID	82V096000
Summary	POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR AT THE THROTTLE BODY INJECTION FUEL FEED PIPE CONNECTION ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES.
Remedy	THE FUEL FEED LINE FITTING BOLT AND TWO WASHERS WILL BE REPLACED BY THE DEALER AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0 LITER ENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL FEED PIPE CONNECTION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT WHEN FUEL LEAKAGEOCCURS, A FIRE COULD START AND COULD SPREAD TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT,CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY TO PASSENGERS.

Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19820801
NHTSA Campaign ID	87V165000
Summary	INTERNAL CORROSION OF PULSAIR CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY COULD PERMIT EXHAUST GAS TO MELT THE PLASTIC SHUT OFF VALVE AND DRAW VALVE PIECES INTO THE AIR CLEANER AND THROTTLE BODY.
Consequence	IF VALVE PIECES LODGE AGAINST THROTTLE PLATE, ENGINE MAYNOT RETURN TO IDLE RESULTING IN LOSS ACCELERATOR CONTROL AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.
Remedy	REPLACE PULSAIR CHECK VALVE AND SHUT OFF VALVE WITH NEWLY DESIGNED VALVES.
Notes	SYSTEM: PULSAIR CHECK VALVEVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ENGINES.

Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19820901
NHTSA Campaign ID	83V042000
Summary	THE LEFT FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM WHICH SUPPORTS THE FRONT WHEEL, BRAKE AND STEERING ASSEMBLY, MAY COME LOOSE AT ITS MOUNTING BRACKET. THIS IS DUE TO POSSIBLE INADEQUATE WELDING OF THE BRACKET.
Remedy	DEALER WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY AT NO COST.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; LEFT FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THESE WELDS BREAK, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, BRAKEMALFUNCTION AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.NOTE: IN THE EVENT OF WELD SEPARATION, THE CONTROL ARM WILL MAKE A LOUDCLUNKING NOISE WHICH WILL BE PARTICULARLY NOTICEABLE DURING BRAKE APPLICATIONAND ACCELERATION. IF THESE NOISES ARE IGNORED, THE CONTROL ARM MAY EVENTUALLYFAIL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD FOLLOW.

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19821001
NHTSA Campaign ID	83V105000
Summary	THE BRAKE PROPORTIONER VALVES MAY BREAK AND SEPARATE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER. THIS WOULD ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK AND WOULD RESULT IN A PARTIAL LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
Remedy	THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ALL SUSPECT VALVES.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE PROPORTIONER VALVES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SINCE THIS IS A DUAL BRAKE SYSTEM, PART OF THE SYSTEMWILL STILL WORK AND ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO BE STOPPED, BUT OVER A GREATERDISTANCE. PARTIAL LOSS OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPINGDISTANCE IS REQUIRED COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1983 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$21,070
Avg. Home :	$82,600

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier? A: The 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier has a wheelbase size of 101.20 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier? A: The 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier has lengths of 170.90 and 173.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier? A: The 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier has width of 66.00 and 66.30 inches.

Q: How much did the 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier cost when new?A: The 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier cost approximately $5,999 to $10,995 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier? A: The 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier was offered as a 2-Door Coupe, 2-Door Hatchback Coupe, 4-Door Sedan, 4-Door Station Wagon, Convertible Coupe, Sedan, Station Wagon.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1983? A: Chevrolet produced 1,175,200 automobiles in 1983.

Q: What engine did the 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier have? A: The engine powering the 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier was a Inline 4 (1983 cc | 121.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 88 HP (64.768 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 110 Ft-Lbs (149 NM) @ 2400 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier have? A: The 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual with Overdrive. Floor shift, 3 speed Automatic, 5 speed Manual.