1985 Chevrolet Cavalier Service and Repair Manual

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1985 Chevrolet Cavalier service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • Type-10 Convertible 2-Door
  • Type-10 Coupe 2-Door
  • Base Sedan 4-Door
  • CL Wagon 4-Door
  • CL Sedan 4-Door
  • Base Wagon 4-Door
  • Type-10 Hatchback 2-Door
  • CS Sedan 4-Door
  • CS Wagon 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.8L 173Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 2.0L 122Cu. In. l4 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

1985 Chevrolet Cavalier Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #86V07300028/05/1986Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

THE ENGINE AIR CLEANER PLASTIC TRIM COVER COULD FALL OFF THE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY AND LAND ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CREATING A FIRE HAZARD.

Remedy

REMOVE THE TRIM COVER AND DISCARD.

NHTSA #85V04200012/04/1985Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

THE ENGINE AIR CLEANER PLASTIC TRIM COVER COULD DETACH FROM THE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY AND FALL FORWARD ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.

Remedy

REMOVE THE TRIM COVER AND DISCARD.

TSB #613590

INFORMATION REGARDING SNOW INTRUSION INTO REAR DRUM BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. **MR

20010207Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASHFire reported

FIRE ERUPTED IN THE DASH WERE THE RADIO WAS LOCATED RUINING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE WAS OFF AND PARKED AND THE ENGINE WAS NOT AFFECTED. NLM

19960923Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFire reported

ELECTRICAL FIRE.(OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)

19990326Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

WHENEVER ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, THE THROTTLE CABLE WOULD STICK. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK

19970730Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT (30) MPH ON DRY ROADS, THE BACK BRAKE ON THE RIGHT SIDE WENT OUT AND CAUSED THE FRONT BRAKE ON THE LEFT SIDE TO GO OUT. THIS ALMOST CAUSED AN INCIDENT. VEHICLE

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