Vehicle Snapshot
Vehicle 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier
VIN 1G1JC5246V7281513
Body Style 4 Door Sedan
Country of Manufacture United States
Vehicle History Checklist
Vehicle Description 1G1JC5246V7281513
Title Check No records found
Problem Check No records found
Odometer Check No records found
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Title Check
Your vehicle checks out!
Abandoned No Abandoned Records Found
Damaged No Damaged Records Found
Fire Damage No Fire Damage Records Found
Grey Market No Grey Market Records Found
Hail Damage No Hail Damage Records Found
Insurance Loss No Insurance Loss Records Found
Junk No Junk Records Found
Rebuilt/Rebuildable No Rebuilt/Rebuildable Records Found
Salvage No Salvage Records Found
Problem Check
Your vehicle checks out!
NHTSA Crash Test Vehicle No NHTSA Crash Test Vehicle Records Found
Fire Damage Incident No Fire Damage Incident Records Found
Frame Damage No Frame Damage Records Found
Major Damage No Major Damage Records Found
Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon No Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon Records Found
Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon No Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon Records Found
Odometer Problem No Odometer Problem Records Found
Salvage Auction No Salvage Auction Records Found
Water Damage No Water Damage Records Found
Vehicle Information
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Accident Data Accident Data Records Found
Corrected Title No Corrected Title Records Found
Driver Education No Driver Education Records Found
Duplicate Title No Duplicate Title Records Found
Emission/Safety Inspection No Emission/Safety Inspection Records Found
Livery Use No Livery Use Records Found
Government Use No Government Use Records Found
Police Use No Police Use Records Found
Rental/Fleet No Rental/Fleet Records Found
Repossessed No Repossessed Records Found
Taxi Use No Taxi Use Records Found
Theft No Theft Records Found
Vehicle History Records
We have searched the Experian Automotive National Vehicle Database of
insurance, DMV, and auto auction information and found the following 17
records for this 1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER . Note the highlighted rows for
potential issues that could affect the value of this vehicle.
Date Location Mileage Description
1997-04-17 kansas city, MO registration event/renewal
1997-04-17 kansas city, MO titled or registered as a fleet/rental vehicle
1997-04-25 kansas city, MO 10 title
1997-04-25 kansas city, MO titled or registered as a fleet/rental vehicle
1997-11-04 midwest region, 13558 reported at auto auction
1997-11-26 des moines, IA 13559 title
1998-04-13 IA right side impact with another vehicle
1998-11-19 des moines, IA registration event/renewal
1999-06-02 ankeny, IA 28774 title
2000-09-28 ankeny, IA registration event/renewal
2001-09-14 ankeny, IA registration event/renewal
2002-09-26 ankeny, IA registration event/renewal
2003-06-24 grimes, IA 70000 title
2003-06-24 grimes, IA registration event/renewal
2003-08-27 des moines, IA registration event/renewal
2004-08-13 des moines, IA registration event/renewal
2005-08-24 des moines, IA registration event/renewal
Glossary of Descriptions Found for This Vehicle (full glossary)
Description Full Definition
Renewal Vehicle had registration renewal event reported by state DMV.
Title Vehicle had title registration event reported by state DMV.
Auction Odometer Reading Vehicle reported the vehicle's odometer reading
is from auto auction.
Highlights
Highlights from our Editors' Review of the 1995-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier
The following summary includes recall and trouble spot information for
several model years of this vehicle. Only information labeled
"1995-2005" applies to this vehicle.
Consumer Guide Rating
N/A
Pros
Airbags, Standard antilock brakes, Instruments/controls, Fuel economy,
Acceleration (Twin Cam engine), Visibility
Cons
Rear-seat head room, Seat comfort, Entry/exit (2-door models)
Road Test Scores
Performance 5
Fuel Economy 5
Ride Quality 3
Steering/Handling/Braking 6
Quietness 3
Controls/Materials 4
Interior Room 3
Room/Comfort (rear) 2
Cargo Capacity 3
Value within Class 3
(all scores out of 10)
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Front Impact, Driver 3
Front Impact, Passenger 4
(all scores out of 5)
Recalls
Check with the seller to ensure that the recall work was completed on
these items.
1995: Missing welds in lower front-suspension control-arm assemblies can
result in separation of front bushing-sleeve subassembly from control
arm, resulting in loss of vehicle control.
1995-96: Front and/or rear hazard-warning lamps might not work.
1996: Accelerator cable in a few cars could be kinked, causing high
pedal effort, or sticking or broken cable.
1996: If the key is held in the "start" position for an extended period,
high current flowing through the ignition switch can melt internal
switch parts.
1996: Interior lamps might come on unexpectedly while vehicle is being
driven.
1996-97: Airbag could deploy inadvertently during low-speed crash or
when an object strikes the floorpan.
1996-97: Rear-suspension trailing-arm bolts can fatigue and break.
1996-98: Faulty power steering bearings may have been installed on
certain vehicles, resulting in difficulty turning the steering wheel.
Dealers will inspect and replace all affected parts.
1997: Driver's wiper blades on a few cars are 17 inches long instead of
the required 22 inches.
1997: Spare tire on small number of cars may have incorrect rim.
1999: Instrument-panel backlighting on some cars may not function after
driver adjusts interior-light intensity.
2000: Instrument-panel lights have only one illumination level--not the
two or more required--and could make it difficult to see objects outside
the vehicle at night.
2003: Due to inadequate contact, rear lamps that provide stop,
turn-signal and taillamp functions could stop working; could also
prevent cruise control from engaging.
2004: In a severe crash, upper seat belt anchorage may separate,
reducing effectiveness of the belt.
Trouble Spots
Check for these possible problems when test-driving and inspecting this
vehicle.
Brake wear: The front brakes wear out prematurely because of the
friction compound. GM and several aftermarket companies have brakes with
lining that will last longer. (1995)
Engine temperature: Overheating and coolant loss may be due to rough
surface on radiator filler neck. Neck should be sanded smooth and cap
replaced. (1999-2000)
Oil consumption: High oil consumption on 2.2-liter engine may be due to
a loose baffle in the valve cover. (1998-2000)
Traction control indicator light: The ETC warning light may glow and the
cruise control stops working, but there is no problem with the systems.
No current fix. (1996)
Repair Costs
Wondering what it will cost to fix this car if something goes wrong?
Here are some commonly repaired items on all cars and how much it would
cost to fix each item on a 1995-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier. (Note: this
information is general and does not represent repairs that the specific
vehicle listed may require.)
Commonly Repaired Item Typical Replacement Cost
A/C Compressor $555
Alternator $270
Automatic Transmission or Transaxle $895
Brakes $210
Clutch, Pressure Plate, Bearing $550
Constant Velocity Joints $480
Exhaust System $320
Radiator $347
Shocks and/or Struts $640
Timing Chain or Belt $315
LT Don wrote:
1G1JC5246V7281513
Especially curious as to country of manufacture. Didn't see it anywhere
(yet).
Thanks.
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL,
85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D,
76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250
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