14 Engine parts are listed for the 2021 Chevrolet Cavalier, in 5 part types, covering the 1.5L L4 engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
On the 2021 Chevrolet Cavalier, the engine covers the internals and hard parts that build compression and keep oil where it belongs — gaskets, bearings, camshafts, lifters, seals and timing components. 12 parts of the 14 listed are Oil (5 parts), Oil Filter (5 parts) and Piston Ring (2 parts). The other 2 part types cover the remaining 2 parts.
The 2021 Chevrolet Cavalier came with a single engine, the 1.5L L4, and every part is verified against it.
8 brands supply engine parts for the 2021 Chevrolet Cavalier, led by VALVOLINE (5 parts), PUROLATOR (2 parts) and HASTINGS MANUFACTURING (2 parts), plus 5 more brands. Quality grades include Economy and Standard Replacement.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 2021 Chevrolet Cavalier. 2 parts have it, including VALVOLINE VV916 (Oil) and WIX WL10001 (Oil Filter). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Oil
Summary: Notes list SAE 0W-20. Confirm the weight on the filler cap before you buy. Replacement brands in this table include VALVOLINE.
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE Popular | VV916 | 🇲🇽 MX | Advanced Protection Full Synthetic SAE 0W-201 Quart | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 891682 | 🇲🇽 MX | Extended Protection Full Synthetic SAE 0W-201 Quart | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 881150 | 🇲🇽 MX | Advanced Protection Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20Easy Pour 5 Quart | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 881663 | 🇲🇽 MX | Advanced Protection Full Synthetic SAE 0W-205 Gallon Bay Box | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 891674 | 🇲🇽 MX | Extended Protection Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20Easy Pour 5 Quart | View on Amazon |
This table covers the engine oils listed by grade and specification for this engine. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking after a long interval, or oil that has gone thin and black well before the next service. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes (and on the filler cap). The tables group grades — they are not interchangeable.
5 Oil parts for the 2021 Chevrolet Cavalier come from VALVOLINE. The "Popular" part is VALVOLINE VV916.
Part numbers include VALVOLINE VV916, VALVOLINE 891682 and VALVOLINE 881150, among others listed above.
Oil Filler Cap
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORAD | MO152 | 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
This table covers the caps on the oil filler neck.
This group shows a single part: MOTORAD MO152.
Oil Filter
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRO-TEC | PXL10001 | 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon | |
| PUROLATOR | L16291 | 🇲🇽 MX | Class: C | View on Amazon |
| VARIOUS MFR | PG6291 | 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIX Popular | WL10001 | 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUROLATOR | TL16291 | 🇲🇽 MX | Class: N | View on Amazon |
This table covers the oil filters that screw onto this engine's filter mount. Typical signs include low oil pressure after a service, or a filter that will not spin off because the old gasket stayed on the block. Lube the new gasket and tighten to the spec on the box; a double-gasket install dumps the sump on the first drive.
5 Oil Filter parts for the 2021 Chevrolet Cavalier come from 4 brands — PUROLATOR, PRO-TEC, VARIOUS MFR and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is WIX WL10001.
The Economy section lists 3 options from PRO-TEC, PUROLATOR and VARIOUS MFR — the catalog's value-priced group. PRO-TEC PXL10001 is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, WIX supplies 1 part: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is WIX WL10001.
1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.
Listed part numbers: WIX WL10001, PRO-TEC PXL10001 and PUROLATOR L16291, plus the other parts above.
Piston Ring
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HASTINGS MANUFACTURING | 2N5272 | 🇲🇽 MX | Full SetFor 2 Ring Piston | View on Amazon |
| HASTINGS MANUFACTURING | 2N5272S | 🇲🇽 MX | 1 Cylinder SetFor 2 Ring Piston | View on Amazon |
This table covers the rings that seal each piston to the cylinder wall.
HASTINGS MANUFACTURING supplies both parts for the 2021 Chevrolet Cavalier.
This group includes HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2N5272 and HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2N5272S.
Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid / Actuator
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALKER PRODUCTS | 5901175 | 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
This table covers the oil-control solenoids that command the cam phasers. Typical signs include a door or range that will not move, or a click with no motion. Confirm the command signal before replacing the actuator — a failed module looks the same.
This group shows a single part: WALKER PRODUCTS 5901175.
Buying Engine Parts for a 2021 Chevrolet Cavalier
On this vehicle, the engine covers the internals and hard parts that build compression and keep oil where it belongs — gaskets, bearings, camshafts, lifters, seals and timing components.
- Confirm you have the 1.5L L4 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the seals and gaskets for anything you open up; a timing job should always include the tensioner and guides, not just the belt or chain.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Oil and Oil Filter .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many engine parts fit the 2021 Chevrolet Cavalier?
Our catalog currently lists 14 engine parts for the 2021 Chevrolet Cavalier across 5 subcategories and 8 brands, covering the 1.5L L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of engine problems on a 2021 Chevrolet Cavalier?
Common symptoms include oil spots under the vehicle, blue or white exhaust smoke, ticking from the valvetrain, or coolant mysteriously disappearing. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What oil viscosity is listed for the 2021 Chevrolet Cavalier?
Oil rows on this page include SAE 0W-20. Confirm the engine and the weight on the filler cap before you buy — high-mileage and standard fills can differ.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the seals and gaskets for anything you open up; a timing job should always include the tensioner and guides, not just the belt or chain.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2021 Chevrolet Cavalier was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2021 Chevrolet Cavalier?
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.5L L4 engine. Then engine hard parts are unforgiving of guesswork — confirm the casting or engine code before ordering, because one model year can hide two different blocks. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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