1985 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE
1 recalls, 1 complaints
88V050000 Apr 4, 1988
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Defect Description
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER BUTTON MECHANISM MAY WEAR TO THE POINT THAT THE BUTTON ON THE SHIFT LEVER NO LONGER NEEDS TO BE DEPRESSED TO SHIFT GEARS.
Consequence
A LEVER WITH THIS CONDITION COULD BE INADVERTENTLY BUMPEDOR MOVED FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE BY THE DRIVER OR A PASSENGER WHILE THE VEHICLEIS BEING DRIVEN. A SUDDEN UNEXPECTED SHIFTING COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
A NEWLY DESIGNED TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER WILL BE INSTALLED ON ALL VEHICLES.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
1 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Aug 9, 1995
CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT REAR END BOTH FRONT SEATS RECLINED BACKWARD . TT
Crash
2 injured
EPA Fuel Economy, 1985 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 28.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 29.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 31.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 30.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 24.0 | 31.0 | 27.0 | Regular | $2,300 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 24.0 | 33.0 | 27.0 | Regular | $2,300 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 33.0 | 41.0 | 36.0 | Diesel | $2,150 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
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