Chevrolet Chevette 1980

Model Chevette made in 1980 by Chevrolet got 1 consumer complain there are 8 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, power train and service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seat belts.

Model 1980

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
82V106000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 10/01/1979 to 03/01/1982V (Vehicle)10665111/12/1982ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.11/01/198211/03/1982
Defect SummaryThe carburetor fuel inlet housing plug in the side of the carburetor may come out.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will install a retaining clip on the carburetor inlet plug to prevent fuel leakage, without charge.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 1.6 liter engines.system: fuel; carburetor fuel inlet plug.consequences of defect: fuel would leak from the carburetor and, under certaincircumstances could start an underhood fire which could spread to the rest ofthe vehicle. this could cause burn injuries to vehicle passengers.
83V027000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1979 to 07/01/1981V (Vehicle)49173611/12/1982ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/04/198303/11/1983
Defect SummaryThe carburetor fuel plug may come out and fuel could leak from the carburetor.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will install a retaining clip on the carburetor inlet plug to prevent it from dislodging, at no charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 1.6 liter engines andcalifornia emission systems.system: fuel systems, carburetor fuel inlet housing plug.consequences of defect: when a fuel leak occurs in the presence of a source ofignition, a fire could occur without warning.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
81V060000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1980 to 09/01/1980V (Vehicle)5523805/28/1981MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/19/198106/02/1981571208
Defect SummaryOn 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryAll 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.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: interior; seat belt retractors.consequences of defect: in the event of a collision, if passengers are notsecurely restrained, the possibility of personal injury and death would beincreased.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
EA85018GENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/13/198509/04/1987CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT
 There is no summary currently available
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
DP85002GENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/10/198403/26/1985CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT BREAKS
 Crankshaft pulley bolt breaks
POWER TRAIN
PE88023GENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/05/198804/08/1988SHIFTER FAILURE88V050000
 There is no summary currently available
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EA86033GENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/30/198608/25/1987BRAKE FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available
PE86057GENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/23/198609/26/1986BRAKE FAILURE/FIREWALL
 There is no summary currently available
DP85012GENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/18/198503/18/1985BRAKE PROBLEMS
 Brake problems
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
EA83004GENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/22/198207/15/1983CARBURETOR PLUG POPS OUT82V106000
 There is no summary currently available
EA83004GENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/22/198207/15/1983CARBURETOR PLUG POPS OUT83V027000
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
06/26/20031
 While traveling at 55 mph on the highway and without warning check engine light appears on the deashboard.*ak