1983–1987 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

2.0L I4•FWD•gas•LQ2

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$6,828 maintenance + likely wear

~$1,366/yr · 110¢/mile equivalent

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Labor Times — 1983–1987 Chevrolet Cavalier

MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

486 jobs across 18 categories

body (35)

brakes (41)

cooling (20)

drivetrain (17)

electrical (70)

emissions (1)

Oxygen Sensor Replacement
emissions

engine (61)

exhaust (24)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (8)

hvac (22)

ignition (11)

interior (24)

maintenance (32)

misc (2)

steering (19)

suspension (35)

transmission (44)

Repair Procedures — 1983–1987 Chevrolet Cavalier

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body · 35

brakes · 41

cooling · 20

drivetrain · 17

electrical · 70

emissions · 1

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engine · 61

exhaust · 24

fuel · 20

fuel-system · 8

hvac · 22

ignition · 11

interior · 24

maintenance · 32

misc · 2

steering · 19

suspension · 35

transmission · 44

Torque Specs — 1983–1987 Chevrolet Cavalier

Units

126 torque specs across 11 categories

brakes (23)

cooling (16)

drivetrain (7)

electrical (12)

engine (37)

exhaust (2)

fuel (4)

hvac (5)

ignition (3)

steering (4)

suspension (13)

Fluid Capacities — 1983–1987 Chevrolet Cavalier

DTC Codes — 1983–1987 Chevrolet Cavalier

No DTC data for this vehicle.

Battery Specs — 1983–1987 Chevrolet Cavalier

BCI Group 75

Lead AcidOEM

estimated

525 CCA

Cold Cranking Amps

60 Ah

Amp Hours

100 min

Reserve Capacity

12V

Voltage

TerminalSide Post

PolarityLeft Positive

Dimensions9.06" × 7.06" × 7.25"

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Fitment notes: Side post terminals standard on GM vehicles of this era

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Control Modules — 1983–1987 Chevrolet Cavalier

Module data for this vehicle is being compiled — check back soon.

Maintenance Schedule — 1983–1987 Chevrolet Cavalier

32 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (32)

Wiper Blade Sizes — 1983–1987 Chevrolet Cavalier

🌧️ Wiper Blades

1985-1986

16″

Driver side

16″

Passenger side

Attachmenthook

📝 First generation J-body Cavalier sedan. No rear wiper on sedan body style.

🛒 Part numbers on the shelf

16″Bosch ICON 16A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30116 · ANCO 31-16Buy on Amazon

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying.

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Full wiper guide for this Cavalier →

NHTSA Recalls — 1983–1987 Chevrolet Cavalier

No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Vehicle Info — 1983–1987 Chevrolet Cavalier

Wiper blades

First generation J-body Cavalier sedan. No rear wiper on sedan body style.

Driver side

16in

Passenger side

16in

Attachment

hook

16″ fits: Bosch ICON 16A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30116 · ANCO 31-16

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.

Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1983–1987 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.0L I4 and can vary by trim.

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