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2004 Chevrolet Cavalier

US · Compact Cars

The 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
2.2L 4-cylinder
Transmission
Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
2.2L 4-cylinder
Combined Economy
24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) combined
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
Engine2.2L 4-cylinder
Displacement2.2 L
Cylinders4
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionVaries by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears4 to 5
DrivetrainFWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km)
City21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)
Highway29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) to 33 mpg (7.1 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

3 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 11, 2026.

  • 08E063000: STEERING

    DORMAN PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 3,900 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS DORMAN PART NOS. 425-151, 425-152, AND 425-153, (SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS" BRAND NAME), BALKAMP #'S 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (SOLD UNDER THE "NAPA" BRAND NAME), AND PLATINUM PARTS #'S 2425151, 2425152, AND 2425153 MANUFACTURED DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2007. THESE REPLACEMENT STEERING SHAFTS CAN BE USED ON THE VEHICLES…

    Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN TOLL FREE AT 1-800-523-2492.

    Reported October 17, 2008. View on NHTSA

  • 04V300000: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

    CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, 'SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES.' THE PASSENGER-SIDE REAR SAFETY BELT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH AN INCORRECT NUT AND BOLT.

    Remedy: DEALERS ARE TO INSPECT THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE AND INSTALL A NEW NUT AND BOLT, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.

    Reported June 23, 2004. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 8, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 17, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 8, 2026

Data verified: November 8, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

  • 2.2L 4-cylinder · FWD
    25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km)

  • 2.2L 4-cylinder · FWD
    26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier have?

2.2L 4-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier?

Combined fuel economy is 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 11, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.