1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$10,980 - $17,935

Original MSRP:
$10,376 - $16,590

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  Rear Passenger: *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.
See all Safety Rating Results
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 96V160000
Number of Units Affected 50
Summary These vehlces were built with incorrect wiper blades (17" long insted of 22" long) on the drivers side that do not comply with FMVSS No. 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems".
Consequence The area and pattern wiped on the winddshield will be reduced and could affect the driver's view in wet weather, increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy Dealers will inspect for the correct wiper blade assembly and install the correct length wiper blade assembly
Notes 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.
Dates of Manufacture August 1996

1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Models & Prices

1997 Chevrolet Cavalier BASE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2dr Cpe $10,980 $10,376 $169 / Month*
4dr Sdn $11,180 $10,565 $173 / Month*
2dr Cpe (CMI) $12,685 $11,987 $196 / Month*
4dr Sdn (CMI) $12,920 $12,209 $199 / Month*

1997 Chevrolet Cavalier RS
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2dr Cpe RS $12,225 $11,308 $185 / Month*

1997 Chevrolet Cavalier LS
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn LS $13,380 $12,377 $202 / Month*
2dr Convertible LS $17,935 $16,590 $271 / Month*

1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2dr Cpe Z24 $14,465 $13,235 $216 / Month*

1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
BASE RS LS Z24
City 22/hwy 32 (2.4L engine/4-speed auto trans)    
City 23/hwy 33 (2.4L engine/5-speed manual trans)    
City 24/hwy 31 (2.2L engine/3-speed auto trans)    
City 25/hwy 34 (2.2L engine/4-speed auto trans)  
City 25/hwy 37 (2.2L engine/5-speed manual trans)    
EXTERIOR Features
BASE RS LS Z24
Base coat/clear coat paint
Body-color fascias
Color-keyed body-side moldings
Composite halogen headlamps
Convertible soft top      
Daytime running lights
Dual sport breakaway mirrors (LH remote/RH manual)
Engine compartment/underhood insulator pad
Fog lamps      
Front mud guards  
Intermittent fixed delay windshield wipers  
Intermittent variable windshield wipers    
Rally Sport appearance pkg-inc: "Rally Sport" decal      
Rear deck spoiler  
Tinted glass
INTERIOR Features
BASE RS LS Z24
Air conditioning  
Cargo area convenience net
Cloth & vinyl reclining front bucket seats      
Cloth & vinyl reclining front bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints      
Courtesy glove box/trunk lamps      
Courtesy glove box/trunk/dome lamps
Cupholder
Day/night inside rearview mirror
Deluxe trunk trim
Dual covered visor mirrors w/map straps
Dual headliner mounted reading lamps    
Dual mirror mounted reading lamps      
Easy entry passenger seat
Electric rear window defogger    
Embroidered "Rally Sport" adjustable head restraints      
ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: seek-scan, digital clock    
ETR AM/FM stereo-inc: seek-scan, digital clock    
Front/rear carpeted floor mats
Full folding rear seat
Mechanical trunk opener
Passenger floor carpeting
Passlock theft deterrent system
Scotchgard fabric protector-inc: seats, door trim
Side window defoggers
Sport cloth reclining front bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints    
Storage console w/integral armrest
Tachometer  
Tilt steering wheel      
Trip odometer  
MECHANICAL Features
BASE RS LS Z24
14" x 6" steel wheels w/bolt-on full wheel covers      
15" x 6" steel wheels w/bolt-on full wheel covers  
15.2 gallon fuel tank
16" x 6" cast aluminum wheels      
2.2L (133) SFI L4 engine  
2.4L (146) SFI TWIN CAM L4 engine      
3.58 axle ratio    
3.63 axle ratio      
3.94 axle ratio      
4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD      
4-wheel anti-lock brake system
5-speed manual transmission w/OD  
Battery rundown protection
Brake/transmission shift interlock system      
Front wheel drive
P195/65R15 SBR RBL touring tires  
P195/70R14 all-season SBR BSW tires      
P205/55R16 SBR RBL tires      
Platinum tipped spark plugs
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes
Pwr rack & pinion steering
Stainless steel exhaust system w/aluminized muffler & tailpipes
Traction control      
SAFETY FEATURES Features
BASE RS LS Z24
5-MPH bumpers
Brake/transmission shift interlock      
Driver & front passenger air bags
Front lap/shoulder belts, rear seat outer position 3-point seat belt system, rear center lap belt
Rear seat child safety belt comfort guide

1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
BASE RS LS Z24
15" X 6" STYLED CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS    
ELECTRIC SLIDING GLASS SUNROOF -inc: map light integral w/rearview mirror      
ELECTRIC SLIDING GLASS SUNROOF -inc: map light integral w/rearview mirror (N/A w/1SA Preferred Equipment Group)      
ELECTRIC SLIDING GLASS SUNROOF -inc: map light integral w/rearview mirror (N/A w/1SL Preferred Equipment Group)      
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
ETR AM/FM STEREO W/CASSETTE -inc: seek-scan, digital clock    
ETR AM/FM STEREO W/CASSETTE, AUTO TONE CONTROL -inc: seek-scan, digital clock, theft lock, speed compensated volume, premium front coaxial speakers  
ETR AM/FM STEREO W/COMPACT DISC, AUTO TONE CONTROL -inc: seek-scan, digital clock, theft lock, speed compensated volume, premium front coaxial speakers  
EXTERIOR APPEARANCE PKG -inc: body-color fascias, body-color moldings, P195/65R15 RBL touring tires, 15" x 6" steel wheels w/bolt-on full wheel covers (N/A w/1SA Preferred Equipment Group)      
EXTERIOR APPEARANCE PKG -inc: body-color fascias, body-color moldings, P195/65R15 RBL touring tires, 15" x 6" steel wheels w/bolt-on full wheel covers (N/A w/1SE Preferred Equipment Group)      
FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET
MULTIPLE ORDER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
PRELIMINARY INVOICE
PWR DOOR LOCKS
AIR CONDITIONING Options
BASE RS LS Z24
AIR CONDITIONING    
AIR CONDITIONING NOT DESIRED    
EMISSIONS Options
BASE RS LS Z24
CALIFORNIA EMISSION EQUIPMENT
CALIFORNIA EMISSION OVERRIDE *must be ordered for units shipped to dealers in the state of California w/Federal Emissions* (REQ: FE9 Emissions)      
CALIFORNIA/NEW YORK/MASSACHUSETTS EMISSION OVERRIDE *must be ordered for units shipped to dealers in the states of California, New York or Massachusetts w/Federal Emissions* (REQ: FE9 Emissions)
FEDERAL EMISSION EQUIPMENT
FEDERAL EMISSION OVERRIDE *must be ordered for units shipped to dealers in Federal areas w/California Emissions* (REQ: YF5 Emissions)      
FEDERAL EMISSION OVERRIDE *must be ordered for units shipped to dealers in Federal areas w/California, New York or Massachusetts Emissions* (REQ: YF5 or NG1 Emissions)
NEW YORK/MASSACHUSETTS EMISSION EQUIPMENT
ENGINE Options
BASE RS LS Z24
2.2L (133) SFI L4 ENGINE (STD)  
2.4L (146) SFI TWIN CAM L4 ENGINE (STD)      
2.4L (146) SFI TWIN CAM L4 ENGINE (w/MX0 Trans-inc: 3.91 axle ratio)      
2.4L (146) SFI TWIN CAM L4 ENGINE -inc: 3.91 axle ratio      
MODEL OPTION Options
BASE RS LS Z24
CMI VEHICLE PROCESSING OPTION      
NOTE Options
BASE RS LS Z24
** CMI VEHICLES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE STATES OF CALIFORNIA, OREGON, WASHINGTON & IDAHO **      
PAINT Options
BASE RS LS Z24
SOLID PAINT (STD)
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP Options
BASE RS LS Z24
BASE PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP -inc: body-side body-color moldings, cargo area convenience net, color-keyed front/rear carpeted floor mats,dual covered visor mirrors w/map straps, front mud guards, easy entry passenger seat, mechanical trunk opener,intermittent variable windshield wipers      
BASE PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP -inc: cargo area convenience net, color-keyed front/rear carpeted floor mats, dual covered visor mirrors w/map straps, body-side body-color moldings, front mud guards, mechanical trunk opener, intermittent variable windshield wipers      
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP -inc: base vehicle
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP 1 -inc: body-side charcoal moldings,cargo area convenience net, color-keyed front/rear carpeted floor mats, dual covered visor mirrors w/map straps, front mud guards, easy entry passenger seat, mechanical trunk opener,intermittent variable windshield wipers *NET*      
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP 1 -inc: cargo area convenience net, color-keyed front/rear carpeted floor mats, dual covered visor mirrors w/map straps, body-side charcoal moldings, front mud guards, mechanical trunk opener, intermittent variable windshield wipers *NET*      
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP 1 -inc: elect speed control w/resume speed, intermittent variable windshield wipers *NET*      
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP 1 -inc: pwr mirrors, tilt wheel adjustable steering column, elect speed control w/resume speed *NET*      
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP 1 -inc: tilt-wheel adjustable steering column, elect speed control w/resume speed, intermittent variable windshield wipers *NET*      
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP 2 -inc: body-side charcoal moldings,cargo area convenience net, color-keyed front/rear carpeted floor mats, dual covered visor mirrors w/map straps, front mud guards, easy entry passenger seat, mechanical trunk opener,intermittent variable windshield wipers, pwr mirrors, elect speed control w/resume speed, tilt wheel adjustable steering column *NET*      
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP 2 -inc: cargo area convenience net, color-keyed front/rear carpeted floor mats, dual covered visor mirrors w/map straps, body-side charcoal moldings, front mud guards, mechanical trunk opener, intermittent variable windshield wipers, elect speed control w/resume speed, tilt wheel adjustable steering column *NET*      
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP 2 -inc: elect speed control w/resume speed, intermittent variable windshield wipers, dual elect remote mirrors, pwr door locks, pwr windows w/driver-side express down, remote keyless entry *NET*      
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP 2 -inc: pwr mirrors, tilt wheel adjustable steering column, elect speed control w/resume speed, pwr door locks, pwr windows, remote keyless entry *NET*      
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP 2 -inc: tilt-wheel adjustable steering column, elect speed control w/resume speed, intermittent variable windshield wipers, dual elect remote mirrors, pwr door locks, pwr windows w/driver-side express down, remote keyless entry *NET*      
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP 3 -inc: cargo area convenience net, color-keyed front/rear carpeted floor mats, dual covered visor mirrors w/map straps, front mud guards, easy entry passenger seat, intermittent variable windshield wipers, pwr mirrors, elect speed control w/resume speed, tilt wheel adjustable steering column, pwr door locks, pwr windows, remote keyless entry (REQ: W27 Exterior Pkg) *NET*      
RADIO Options
BASE RS LS Z24
ETR AM/FM STEREO -inc: seek-scan, digital clock      
ETR AM/FM STEREO W/CASSETTE -inc: seek-scan, digital clock      
ETR AM/FM STEREO W/CASSETTE, AUTO TONE CONTROL -inc: seek-scan, digital clock, theft lock, speed compensated volume, premium front coaxial speakers      
ETR AM/FM STEREO W/COMPACT DISC, AUTO TONE CONTROL -inc: seek-scan, digital clock, theft lock, speed compensated volume, premium front coaxial speakers      
RADIO NOT DESIRED *speakers & antenna not included*      
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER Options
BASE RS LS Z24
ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER NOT DESIRED
REQUIRED OPTION Options
BASE RS LS Z24
EXTERIOR APPEARANCE PKG -inc: body-color fascias, body-color moldings, P195/65R15 RBL touring tires, 15" x 6" steel wheels w/bolt-on full wheel covers      
SEAT TRIM Options
BASE RS LS Z24
CLOTH SEAT TRIM (STD)    
SPORT CLOTH SEAT TRIM (STD)      
SPORT CLOTH SEAT TRIM (STD) *N/A w/graphite interior*      
SPORT CLOTH SEAT TRIM *Avail w/graphite interior only*      
VINYL SEAT TRIM      
SEAT TYPE Options
BASE RS LS Z24
BUCKET SEATS (STD)
BUCKET SEATS (STD) *N/A w/Arctic White interior* (REQ: __C Cloth Seat Trim)      
BUCKET SEATS W/DRIVER-SIDE ADJUSTABLE LUMBAR SUPPORT *Avail w/Arctic White interior only* (REQ: __N Vinyl Seat Trim)      
TIRES Options
BASE RS LS Z24
P195/65R15 SBR RBL TOURING TIRES (REQ: W27 Appearance Pkg)      
P195/65R15 SBR RBL TOURING TIRES (STD)    
P195/70R14 ALL-SEASON SBR BSW TIRES (STD)      
P205/55R16 SBR RBL TIRES (STD)      
TRANSMISSION Options
BASE RS LS Z24
3-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION -inc: 3.18 axle ratio    
4-SPEED ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD)      
4-SPEED ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD -inc: 3.63 axle ratio, traction control    
4-SPEED ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD -inc: 3.91 axle ratio, traction control      
5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD)  
5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD -inc: 3.94 axle ratio (REQ: LD9 Engine) *deletes std traction control* *CREDIT*      

1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Technical Specifications

Brakes
BASE RS LS Z24
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.2 x 0.79 10.2 x 0.79 10.2 x 0.79 10.2 x 0.79
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
Cargo Area Dimensions
BASE RS LS Z24
Trunk Volume (ft) 13.2 13.2 13.6 13.2
Engine
BASE RS LS Z24
Displacement 2.2L/133 2.2L/133 2.2L/133 2.4L/146
Engine Type Gas L4 Gas L4 Gas L4 Gas L4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 120 @ 5200 120 @ 5200 120 @ 5200 150 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 130 @ 4000 130 @ 4000 130 @ 4000 155 @ 4400
Exterior Dimensions
BASE RS LS Z24
Height, Overall (in) 53.0 53.0 54.7 53.0
Length, Overall (in) 180.7 180.7 180.7 180.7
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.7 5.7 5.7 5.7
Wheelbase (in) 104.1 104.1 104.1 104.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 68.7 68.7 67.9 68.7
Fuel Tank
BASE RS LS Z24
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 15.2 15.2 15.2 15.2
Steering
BASE RS LS Z24
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.6 2.6 2.8 2.8
Steering Type Power Rack & Pinion Power Rack & Pinion Power Rack & Pinion Power Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.6 35.6 35.6 35.6
Suspension
BASE RS LS Z24
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Trailing Axle Trailing Axle Trailing Axle Trailing Axle
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Tires
BASE RS LS Z24
Front Tire Size P195/65R15 P195/65R15 P195/65R15 P205/55R16
Rear Tire Size P195/65R15 P195/65R15 P195/65R15 P205/55R16
Transmission
BASE RS LS Z24
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic Automatic Automatic w/OD, Automatic w/OD,
Trans Type 3 3 4 4
Vehicle
BASE RS LS Z24
Front Head Room (in) 37.6 37.6 38.9 37.6
Front Leg Room (in) 41.9 41.9 41.9 41.9
Front Shoulder Room (in) 53.9 53.9 54.6 53.9
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 87.1 87.1 91.5 87.1
Second Head Room (in) 36.6 36.6 37.2 36.6
Second Leg Room (in) 32.7 32.7 34.4 32.7
Second Shoulder Room (in) 54.9 54.9 53.9 54.9
Weight Information
BASE RS LS Z24
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2584 2584 2729 2749

1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Safety Features

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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  Rear Passenger: *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.