Model year guide

1986 Chevrolet Cavalier

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1986 Chevrolet Cavalier at a glance

Combined19–25 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1986 Chevrolet Cavalier MPG & running costs

Combined19–25 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,130
EPA size classCompact Cars
Transmission3 options
Passenger volume91 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,650 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 5 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,650
Fuel only$15,650
Per mile$0.21

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1986 Chevrolet Cavalier vehicles on record

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1986 Chevrolet Cavalier — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier get?

The 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–25 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (5 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.