The service and repair manual for the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier — 2.2L I4 and 2.2L I4 and 2.4L I4 engines, 8 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.2L I4 — 134 cu in, OHV 2.2L I4 — 134 cu in, DOHC 2.4L I4 — 146 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | LS Sport Coupe 2-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · LS Coupe 2-Door · Z24 Coupe 2-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door +2 |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 254 complaints · 257 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2002 Cavalier manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 317
- Engine Performance 2,281
- Accessories & Equipment 1,885
- General Information 1,830
- Body & Frame 784
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 177
- Brakes 479
- Restraints 534
- Drivelines & Axles 12
- Steering 215
- Electrical 1,149
- Suspension 157
- Engine Mechanical 500
- Transmission 437
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut 148
- Radiator Cap Pressure 15
- Pa at 1,000
- Pa) min at 150
- C) at 3,000
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2002 Cavalier
- Steering · 08E063000If the weld fails, loss of steering could result, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 08E050000Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibl.
- Exterior Lighting · 09E012000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 254 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 257 technical service bulletins for the 2002 Cavalier. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2002 Cavalier manual
Is this manual specific to the 2002 Cavalier?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2002 model year, covering the 2.2L I4 and 2.2L I4 and 2.4L I4 across the LS Sport Coupe 2-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, LS Coupe 2-Door, Z24 Coupe 2-Door, LS Sedan 4-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door, LS Sport Sedan 4-Door, Z24 Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.
What 2002 Cavalier problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2002 Cavalier, covering steering, exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Chevrolet dealers.
Does it include 2002 Cavalier wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2002 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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