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1995 CHEVROLET CAVALIER LS
Sedan 4 DR
Front wheel drive


CARFAX has collected the industry's leading used car safety and reliability ratings into one, convenient report. With this report, you'll know the safety and reliability of your next used car. All information presented in this report is specific to the 1995 CHEVROLET CAVALIER LS. Please view the CARFAX Vehicle History Report for the detailed history of a specific used CHEVROLET.

 

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NHTSA Crash Test Results National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
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Frontal Crash: Rating:   NHTSA Five Star Legend
Driver Rating 3 of 5  
Passenger Rating 3 of 5  
Side Crash: Rating:  
Front Seat Not Tested  
Rear Seat Not Tested  
Rollover Resistance: Rating:  
Rollover Resistance Not Tested  

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides 3 different ratings - full-width frontal crash test , side impact crash test , and rollover resistance . The frontal crash test indicates how well the safety features and restraints will protect an occupant in a head-on collision. The side-impact test conveys the chance of a severe chest injury, while the rollover resistance rating estimates the risk of rolling over in a single vehicle crash. Go to NHTSA to learn more about these results.


IIHS Crash Test Results Highway Loss Data Institute
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the 1995 CHEVROLET CAVALIER LS are not available in CARFAX Safety & Reliability Ratings.




Low-Speed Damage Repair Highway Loss Data Institute
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Front Crash Description: Front Crash Cost:
Front into flat barrier $ 512
Front into angle barrier $ 825
Rear Crash Description: Rear Crash Cost:
Rear into flat barrier $ 255
Rear into pole $ 796
Average Damage Per Test $ 597

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5 mph crash tests to assess bumper performance. These results convey how well this 1995 CHEVROLET CAVALIER LS bumpers will protect the car body from damage in low-speed collisions. The low-speed damage repair costs for this 1995 CHEVROLET CAVALIER LS were obtained from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute. Learn more about these results.


Injury, Collision, & Theft Indicators Highway Loss Data Institute
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Index: Score: Rating:
Injury Index 116 Average
Collision Index 91 Average
Theft Index 39 Substantially better than average


These scores are stated in relative terms, with 100 being the average for all cars in each category. Scores greater than 100 represent higher risk in each category. For example, an injury indicator score of 122 means that a passenger in this model is 22% more likely to be injured in an accident. The injury, collision, and theft indicators for this 1995 CHEVROLET CAVALIER LS are provided by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute. Learn more about these results.



Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
Important: The following recalls were issued for the 1995 CHEVROLET CAVALIER LS by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA). To find out if a specific 1995 CHEVROLET CAVALIER LS still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an authorized dealership for more information.

Recall date: 03-06-2002
Units potentially affected: 1,589,948
NHTSA campaign number: 02V070000
Defective part or component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Description: On certain passenger vehicles, if the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the ""Start"" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, and sometimes produces enough heat to melt internal switch parts. If the switch is damaged, a fire could occur in the steering column, even with the engine off and the key removed. Dealers will install a relay kit in these vehicles to prevent high current from flowing through the ignition switch. Owner notification began March 27, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, Buick at 1-800-521-7300, or Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Recall date: Not reported
Units potentially affected: 21,340
NHTSA campaign number: 95V025000
Defective part or component: SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER
Description: THESE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH WELDS MISSING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES CAUSING EXCESSIVE LOADS ON THE EXISTING WELDS. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE FRONTBUSHING SLEEVE SUBASSEMBLY FROM THE CONTROL ARM INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH. DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH LEFT-HAND AND RIGHT-HAND FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES AND REPLACE ALL CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES FOUND WITH OMITTED WELDS.
Recall date: Not reported
Units potentially affected: 16
NHTSA campaign number: 95V141000
Defective part or component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS(GIVE SIDE/END)
Description: SOME WELDS WERE OMITTED FROM THE BODY LOCK PILLAR, OR ""B"" PILLAR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO.208, ""OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."" CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF A VEHICLE CRASH SHOULD OCCUR, OCCUPANT PROTECTION LEVELS COULD BE REDUCED. ALL VEHICLES IN THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN HAVE BEEN REPURCHASED AND REPLACED WITH A COMPARABLE VEHICLE.
Recall date: 12-17-1996
Units potentially affected: 270,014
NHTSA campaign number: 96V250000
Defective part or component: LIGHTING:FLASHER:HAZARD WARNING (1/84)
Description: The front and/or rear hazard warning lamps (four-way flashers) do not flash when the hazard switch is activated. This fails to comply with FMVSS No. 108, ""Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."" If these lamps were not flashing, other vehicles would not be aware that this vehicle was stopped increasing the risk of an accident. Dealers or vehicle owners will inspect for proper function of the hazard warning lamps. If necessary, dealers will replace the hazard lamp switch.


This 1995 CHEVROLET CAVALIER LS safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.



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J.D. Power Ratings
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Ownership: Rating:
Initial Ratings (up to 1 year)  
Overall Quality No data from source
  Mechanical Quality Rating 3 of 5
  Feature and Accessory Quality Rating 3 of 5
  Body and Interior Quality Rating 3 of 5
Overall Appeal No data from source
  Performance Rating 3 of 5
  Comfort Rating 3 of 5
  Feature and Instrument Panel No data from source
  Style Rating 3 of 5
Midterm Ratings (1-3 Years)  
  Mechanical Reliability No data from source
  Feature and Accessory Reliability No data from source
  Body and Interior Reliability No data from source
Long Term Ratings (3-5 Years)  
Overall Dependability No data from source
  Mechanical Dependability No data from source
  Feature and Accessory Dependability No data from source
  Body and Interior Dependability No data from source

J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and customer satisfaction syndicated studies to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all models across segments.

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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category: Comments: Rating:
Engine No data from source
Transmission & Driveline No data from source
Steering & Suspension No data from source
Brakes No data from source
Heating & Air Conditioning No data from source
Starting & Charging No data from source
Accessories No data from source
Identifix Legend


This 1995 CHEVROLET CAVALIER reliability information was provided by Identifix. Identifix is the nation's largest technical support service for the aftermarket auto repair industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by Identifix, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.



Original Manufacturer Warranty
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Category: Review:
Summary:

A clever, cavalier redesign
By Professional Test Driver, NewCarTestDrive.com

One is tempted to damn the Chevrolet Cavalier with faint praise. it's a generally attractive package, but words such as adequate and functional come to mind for the rest of the car. It really deserves better than that, but so do Cavalier buyers.

The 1995 is a major improvement over the vehicle it replaces and that's likely to bring many longtime Cavalier customers back to their local Chevrolet dealer.

Still, one is left with the feeling that Chevy set its sights lower than its competitors. The car doesn't quite come up to world-class standards. Maybe Chevy engineers know their market a little too well: The Cavalier has the feel of a car designed for the rental fleets.

We wouldn't discourage you from buying the new Cavalier. But we do suggest you check out the competition before you sign on the dotted line.

Overview:

The success of General Motors' Chevrolet Cavalier has always been somewhat of a mystery. This car is certainly not a prime example of cutting-edge technology: The Cavalier is as sophisticated as a Big Mac - and nearly as popular.

As recently as 1993, Cavalier was the nation's fourth best-selling nameplate, and it remains GM's most popular product line. So maybe Chevy's nonchalant attitude toward updating its mainstay subcompact shouldn't be all that surprising.

Up until now, the Cavalier's long-running popularity has been fueled by two factors. Rental companies and other fleet customers have made up a hefty chunk of Cavalier's customers, but GM is sharply cutting back on those low-profit sales. And cost has been the other piece of the Cavalier equation, but with plenty of new competitors crowding the market, even the Cavalier's low sticker price is losing its appeal.

So now is the right time for an all-new Cavalier to take its bows. The redesigned 1995 Cavalier is the first complete remake of this vehicle since its debut in 1982. Models include the base-level coupe and sedan, the LS sedan, the convertible and the Z24 coupe. And they all look to be in tune with the value-conscious 1990s.

But there's got to be more than just looks. Does the new car live up to the public's long-simmering expectations? And will it have the staying power of the compact car it replaced? Those are just some of the questions that popped into mind as we took our $10,966 base Cavalier sedan for a test drive.

Read the complete 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier review

© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com

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Awards
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