1981 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE
3 recalls, 6 complaints
83V027000 Mar 4, 1983
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Defect Description
THE CARBURETOR FUEL PLUG MAY COME OUT AND FUEL COULD LEAK FROM THE CARBURETOR.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A RETAINING CLIP ON THE CARBURETOR INLET PLUG TO PREVENT IT FROM DISLODGING, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
82V106000 Nov 1, 1982
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Defect Description
THE CARBURETOR FUEL INLET HOUSING PLUG IN THE SIDE OF THE CARBURETOR MAY COME OUT.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A RETAINING CLIP ON THE CARBURETOR INLET PLUG TO PREVENT FUEL LEAKAGE, WITHOUT CHARGE.
81V060000 May 19, 1981
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS IN THE REAR SEATING POSITIONS CONTAIN FIRST LOCK POSITIONS WHICH WILL NOT LOCK WHEN USED BY SMALLER PASSENGERS. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION".
Remedy
ALL OWNERS WILL BE SENT A PRE-PAID POSTAGE CARD THAT IS TO BE FILLED OUT AND SENT BACK. THE CARD WILL INDICATE WHETHER THE SEAT BELTS ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. IF DEALER INSPECTS SEAT BELTS, THE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS WILL BE REPLACED, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
3 crashes 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Dec 9, 2005
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
CONSUMER WANTS ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THE SENSITIVITY OF THE GAS TANK IN THE 1981 CHEVETTE DURING CRASHES. *TS *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 5, 1998
Incident date: Aug 14, 1997
TIMING BELT FAILED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Feb 23, 1998
Incident date: Mar 26, 1997
DEFECTIVE SEATBELT AND BRAKES, UPON HITTING THE BRICK HOUSE THE PASSENAGER WAS EJECTED INTO THE WINDSHIELD.
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Jun 27, 1997
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER MECHANISM IS WORN OUT, CAUSING DIFFICULY SHIFTING INTO PARK/ REVERSE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 6, 1996
Incident date: May 26, 1990
SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN PASSENGER IN ACCIDENT CAUSED BY BRAKE FAILURE.
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Nov 6, 1996
Incident date: May 26, 1990
SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN PASSENGER IN ACCIDENT CAUSED BY BRAKE FAILURE.
Crash
1 injured
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET CHEVETTE
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE88023
Opened: Feb 5, 1988 , Closed: Apr 8, 1988
SHIFTER FAILURE
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DP87009
Opened: Dec 30, 1986 , Closed: Feb 10, 1987
SAFETY BELTS
SAFETY BELTS
EA86033
Opened: Sep 30, 1986 , Closed: Aug 25, 1987
BRAKE FAILURE
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:GM MAINTAINS THAT THERE IS NO DEFECT IN THE DESIGN.SPATIAL RELATIONSHIP DOES NOT CHANGE WITH APPLICATION OF PEDAL FORCE.GM BELIEVES THAT THEIR TEST DATA DEMONSTRATES THAT PEDAL, BRACKET, AND FIREWALL ARE SUFFICIENTLY STOUT.GM REPORTSNO FIELD COMPLAINTS ON THI... Read more
PE86057
Opened: May 23, 1986 , Closed: Sep 26, 1986
BRAKE FAILURE/FIREWALL
ANALYSIS:THE COMPLAINT HAS BEEN VERIFIED WITH THE VEHICLE'S OWNER AND ASTATE OF MICHIGAN CONSUMER REPRESENTATIVE.THE BENDIX REPORT WAS SUPPLIEDBY A MIDAS REPRESENTATIVE, AND REMAINS UNCONFIRMED.ALTHOUGH NO OTHERCOMPLAINTS IDENTIFY THIS PARTICULAR CONDITION, THERE ARE SEVERAL REPORTEDINCIDENTS OF UNE... Read more
EA85018
Opened: Mar 13, 1985 , Closed: Sep 4, 1987
CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT
SUMMARY: GM ADMITS THERE HAS BEEN A PROBLEM AND HAS DESIGNED A MODIFICATIONKIT INTENDED TO PREVENT PULLEY BOLT FAILURES BY KEEPING THE PULLEY INPROPER ALIGNMENT WITH THE CRANKSHAFT AND THEREBY REDUCING THE BENDINGSTRESS ON THE BOLT. GM DOES NOT BELIEVE THE PROBLEM IS SAFETY RELATEDAND WILL CONDUCT A... Read more
DP85012
Opened: Jan 18, 1985 , Closed: Mar 18, 1985
BRAKE PROBLEMS
BRAKE PROBLEMS
DP85002
Opened: Oct 10, 1984 , Closed: Mar 26, 1985
CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT BREAKS
CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT BREAKS
EA83004
Opened: Oct 22, 1982 , Closed: Jul 15, 1983
CARBURETOR PLUG POPS OUT
There is no summary currently available
DP78032
Opened: Apr 24, 1978 , Closed: May 4, 1978
BRAKES
BRAKES
CHEVROLET CHEVETTE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET CHEVETTE across all model years (1976, 1986).
20
Total Recalls
20
Total Complaints
9
Investigations
4
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths