Crash Test 1995 - 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier (Front) IIHS

Chevrolet Cavalier
1995-2005 models

results also apply to: 1995-2002 Pontiac Sunfire
FRONTAL OFFSET TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Poor
Structure/safety cage Injury measures Restraints/dummy kinematics
Head/neck Chest Leg/foot, left Leg/foot, right
Poor Acceptable Good Poor Good Poor

Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.
Test details:

The Chevrolet Cavalier and the Pontiac Sunfire were redesigned for the 1995 model year. The Sunfire sedan was dropped after the 2002 model year, and the Cavalier was dropped after the 2005 model year.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement wasn't well controlled. The dummy rotated around the left side of the airbag and, during rebound, the right rear of the dummy's head hit the window sill, denting it. Then the dummy's head hit the B-pillar.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the neck, chest, and right leg indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. A high head acceleration occurred when the dummy's head hit the window sill, indicating that injuries to the head would be possible. Forces on the left tibia indicate that injuries to the lower leg would be likely. Head acceleration from the B-pillar hit was low.

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[djaxell2]

Fuck! i drivee everyday that piece of shit on the highway doing 75-80

[chevroletfan17]

Id take this any day over the Neon.

[Anise Salazar]

I questioned everyday about the car my husband is driving. shall convince him to get a new car..yikes :/

[00crashtest]

"That's the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's front crash of the Chevrolet Cavalier.

The passenger compartment is compromised on impact, and the dummy's movement is not well controlled. The small car earns an overall poor rating in this test.

In the closer shot, you can see the dummy rotates around the airbag and hits the windowsill. The force is enough to actually leave a dent."

[BassGuy128]

My uncle had a 1980's Corolla and it just kept going and going and going… that's strange how car brands tend to be so inconsistent

[999equalizer]

both are garbage. if i buy a compact it will be Japanese

[MDIHSteam1]

Oh. um I guess I should sell my car. and start biking.

[Caramel209CP]

owwwwch..

[Steven Stringer]

What makes you think it's a chicks car?.

Social Media is very dictating isn't it?.

[ToxicHorsePucky]

@tlalotoani 40 mph