Chevrolet Chevette 1981
Model Chevette made in 1981 by Chevrolet got 6 consumer complains there are 8 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and power train. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, power train and seat belts. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seat belts.
Model 1981
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 82V106000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1979 to 03/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 106651 | 11/12/1982 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/01/1982 | 11/03/1982 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The carburetor fuel inlet housing plug in the side of the carburetor may come out. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will install a retaining clip on the carburetor inlet plug to prevent fuel leakage, without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 83V027000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1979 to 07/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 491736 | 11/12/1982 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/04/1983 | 03/11/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The carburetor fuel plug may come out and fuel could leak from the carburetor. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will install a retaining clip on the carburetor inlet plug to prevent it from dislodging, at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V060000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1980 to 09/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 55238 | 05/28/1981 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/1981 | 06/02/1981 | 571 | 208 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle 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 ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| EA85018 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/13/1985 | 09/04/1987 | CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | ||||||
| DP85002 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/10/1984 | 03/26/1985 | CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT BREAKS | ||
| Crankshaft pulley bolt breaks | ||||||
| POWER TRAIN | ||||||
| PE88023 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/05/1988 | 04/08/1988 | SHIFTER FAILURE | 88V050000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||
| DP87009 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/30/1986 | 02/10/1987 | SAFETY BELTS | ||
| Safety belts | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA86033 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/30/1986 | 08/25/1987 | BRAKE FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE86057 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/23/1986 | 09/26/1986 | BRAKE FAILURE/FIREWALL | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA83004 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/1982 | 07/15/1983 | CARBURETOR PLUG POPS OUT | 83V027000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA83004 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/1982 | 07/15/1983 | CARBURETOR PLUG POPS OUT | 82V106000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/14/1997 | 1 | 03/01/1997 | |
| Timing belt failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Consumer wants any information regarding the sensitivity of the gas tank in the 1981 chevette during crashes. *ts *nm | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 1 | 08/31/1981 | ||
| The automatic transmission shift lever mechanism is worn out, causing difficuly shifting into park/ reverse. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 03/26/1997 | |||
| Defective seatbelt and brakes, upon hitting the brick house the passenager was ejected into the windshield. | |||
| 05/26/1990 | 1 | 02/01/1990 | |
| Seat belt failed to restrain passenger in accident caused by brake failure. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/26/1990 | 1 | 02/01/1990 | |
| Seat belt failed to restrain passenger in accident caused by brake failure. | |||