Service and repair manuals for 31 model years of the Chevrolet Cavalier, 1982 to 2024. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.
Engines across the range: 1.8L I4 — OHV · 2.0L I4 · 2.0L I4 — OHV · 2.8L V6 — OHV · 3.1L V6 — OHV · 2.2L I4 — OHV · 2.2L I4 — 134 cu in, OHV · 2.3L I4 — DOHC · 2.4L I4 — 146 cu in, DOHC · 2.2L I4 — 134 cu in, DOHC · 1.5L I4 — 91 cu in, DOHC · 1.3L I3 — 82 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged.
Federal safety record, all years: 60 recalls, 6,452 owner complaints and 1,958 technical service bulletins are logged for the Cavalier. Refreshed 2026-08-21.
01 / Model yearsChoose your Cavalier year
| Year | Price | Recalls | Engines | Trims | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49.99 | — | 1.3L I3 | RS Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door | select |
| 2023 | $49.99 | — | 1.3L I3 | RS Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door | select |
| 2022 | $49.99 | — | 1.3L I3 | RS Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door | select |
| 2021 | $49.99 | — | 1.5L I4 | Premier Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door | select |
| 2020 | $49.99 | — | 1.5L I4 | Premier Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door | select |
| 2019 | $49.99 | — | 1.5L I4 | Premier Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door | select |
| 2018 | $49.99 | — | 1.5L I4 | Premier Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door | select |
| 2005 | $29.99 | 1 | 2.2L I4 | LS Sport Coupe 2-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · LS Coupe 2-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 2004 | $29.99 | 2 | 2.2L I4; 2.2L I4 | LS Sport Coupe 2-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · LS Coupe 2-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 2003 | $29.99 | 2 | 2.2L I4; 2.2L I4 | LS Sport Coupe 2-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · LS Coupe 2-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 2002 | $29.99 | 3 | 2.2L I4; 2.2L I4; 2.4L I4 | LS Sport Coupe 2-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · LS Coupe 2-Door · Z24 Coupe 2-Door +4 | details → |
| 2001 | $29.99 | 4 | 2.2L I4; 2.4L I4 | Base Sedan 4-Door · Z24 Coupe 2-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door | details → |
| 2000 | $29.99 | 4 | 2.2L I4; 2.4L I4 | Base Sedan 4-Door · Z24 Convertible 2-Door · Z24 Coupe 2-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 1999 | $29.99 | 4 | 2.2L I4; 2.4L I4 | Base Sedan 4-Door · Z24 Convertible 2-Door · Z24 Coupe 2-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 1998 | $29.99 | 5 | 2.2L I4; 2.4L I4 | Base Sedan 4-Door · Z24 Convertible 2-Door · Z24 Coupe 2-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 1997 | $29.99 | 4 | 2.2L I4; 2.4L I4 | Base Sedan 4-Door · Z24 Coupe 2-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door +2 | details → |
| 1996 | $29.99 | 4 | 2.2L I4; 2.4L I4 | Base Sedan 4-Door · LS Coupe 2-Door · Z24 Coupe 2-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 1995 | $29.99 | 4 | 2.2L I4; 2.3L I4; 2.4L I4 | Base Sedan 4-Door · LS Coupe 2-Door · Z24 Coupe 2-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 1994 | $29.99 | 2 | 2.8L V6; 3.1L V6; 2.2L I4 | Base Sedan 4-Door · RS Convertible 2-Door · RS Sedan 4-Door · VL Coupe 2-Door +6 | details → |
| 1993 | $29.99 | 1 | 2.8L V6; 2.2L I4; 3.1L V6 | Base Sedan 4-Door · RS Convertible 2-Door · RS Sedan 4-Door · VL Coupe 2-Door +7 | details → |
| 1992 | $29.99 | 1 | 2.8L V6; 2.2L I4; 3.1L V6 | Base Sedan 4-Door · RS Convertible 2-Door · RS Sedan 4-Door · VL Coupe 2-Door +7 | details → |
| 1991 | $29.99 | 3 | 2.8L V6; 3.1L V6; 2.2L I4 | Base Sedan 4-Door · RS Convertible 2-Door · RS Sedan 4-Door · VL Coupe 2-Door +6 | details → |
| 1990 | $29.99 | 1 | 3.1L V6; 2.2L I4; 2.8L V6 | Base Sedan 4-Door · RS Sedan 4-Door · VL Coupe 2-Door · VL Wagon 4-Door +6 | details → |
| 1989 | $29.99 | 1 | 2.8L V6; 2.0L I4 | Base Sedan 4-Door · RS Sedan 4-Door · VL Coupe 2-Door · RS Wagon 4-Door +6 | details → |
| 1988 | $29.99 | 2 | 2.8L V6; 2.0L I4 | Base Sedan 4-Door · RS Sedan 4-Door · VL Coupe 2-Door · Z24 Convertible 2-Door +4 | details → |
| 1987 | $29.99 | 2 | 2.8L V6; 2.0L I4 | Base Sedan 4-Door · RS Hatchback 2-Door · RS Convertible 2-Door · RS Sedan 4-Door +8 | details → |
| 1986 | $29.99 | 2 | 2.0L I4; 2.8L V6 | Base Sedan 4-Door · RS Sedan 4-Door · RS Hatchback 2-Door · CL Wagon 4-Door +12 | details → |
| 1985 | $29.99 | 2 | 2.8L V6; 2.0L I4 | Type-10 Convertible 2-Door · Type-10 Coupe 2-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · CL Wagon 4-Door +5 | details → |
| 1984 | $29.99 | 1 | 2.0L I4; 2.0L I4 | Type-10 Convertible 2-Door · Type-10 Coupe 2-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · CL Wagon 4-Door +7 | details → |
| 1983 | $29.99 | 4 | 2.0L I4; 2.0L I4 | Base Sedan 4-Door · CL Wagon 4-Door · CL Sedan 4-Door · CS Convertible 2-Door +10 | details → |
| 1982 | $29.99 | 1 | 1.8L I4 | Cadet Wagon 4-Door · CL Hatchback 2-Door · Cadet Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door +7 | details → |
02 / InsideSample pages
From the 2005 Cavalier manual.
03 / ContentsWhat the manual covers
- Quick Lookups 426
- General Information 1,797
- Accessories & Equipment 2,747
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 163
- Body & Frame 1,452
- Brakes 502
- Restraints 238
- Drivelines & Axles 24
- Steering 175
- Electrical 1,233
- Suspension 138
- Engine Mechanical 424
- Transmission 149
- Engine Performance 1,225
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut 148
- Pa) mimimum at 1,000
04 / Other yearsOther Cavalier years
2024 Chevrolet Cavalier · $49.99 select →
Engines: 1.3L I3 — 82 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: RS Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2024 Cavalier.
2023 Chevrolet Cavalier · $49.99 select →
Engines: 1.3L I3 — 82 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: RS Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2023 Cavalier.
2022 Chevrolet Cavalier · $49.99 select →
Engines: 1.3L I3 — 82 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: RS Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2022 Cavalier.
2021 Chevrolet Cavalier · $49.99 select →
Engines: 1.5L I4 — 91 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Premier Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2021 Cavalier.
2020 Chevrolet Cavalier · $49.99 select →
Engines: 1.5L I4 — 91 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Premier Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2020 Cavalier.
2019 Chevrolet Cavalier · $49.99 select →
Engines: 1.5L I4 — 91 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Premier Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2019 Cavalier.
2018 Chevrolet Cavalier · $49.99 select →
Engines: 1.5L I4 — 91 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Premier Sedan 4-Door · LT Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2018 Cavalier.
05 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it
| Option | What you pay | After a year |
|---|---|---|
| eManualStore Cavalier manual | $29.99–$49.99 once | Still yours |
| Per-vehicle online subscription | from $29 / year, renewing | Pay again or lose access |
| Library membership services | $33 / month, capped | $396 spent, nothing kept |
| Professional shop databases | $499–$2,388 / year | Renew or lose access |
Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.
FAQQuestions about the Cavalier manual
Which Cavalier years does this manual cover?
Every year from 1982 to 2024 — 31 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.
Is this the OEM Chevrolet Cavalier manual or an aftermarket guide?
The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams Chevrolet published for the Cavalier, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.
Does it include Cavalier wiring diagrams?
Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every Cavalier manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.
Does the manual cover Cavalier recalls?
60 recalls are on federal record across the 1982–2024 Cavalier, listed by year below. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind the systems involved; the recall repairs themselves are performed free by Chevrolet dealers.
Why do some Cavalier years cost more?
Pricing follows the manual: 1982–2005 at $29.99, 2018–2024 at $49.99. Newer model years have substantially larger manuals with more systems, control modules and diagrams.
Is this a subscription?
No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.
How do I get the manual after purchase?
It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.
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