Chevrolet Chevette 1984
Model Chevette made in 1984 by Chevrolet got 1 consumer complain there are 4 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to vehicle speed control. . The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, power train and seat belts. There were some recalls concerningpower train, seats. The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.6l, 1.8l.
Model 1984
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 30/42/34 | $ 624 | 3 | 83 8 9 | |||
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 31/44/36 | $ 606 | 3 | 83 8 9 | |||
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 31/46/36 | $ 606 | 3 | 83 8 9 | |||
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 37/46/40 | $ 486 | 3 | 83 8 1 | |||
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 43/60/49 | $ 419 | 3 | 83 8 1 | |||
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 28/38/32 | $ 669 | 3 | 83 8 9 | |||
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 29/42/34 | $ 647 | 3 | 83 8 9 | |||
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 43/59/49 | $ 419 | 3 | 831214 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V050000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1982 to 12/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 370831 | 04/11/1988 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/04/1988 | 04/12/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | A newly designed transmission shift lever will be installed on all vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: transmission/shift lever.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V011000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1983 to 09/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 76586 | 02/24/1984 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/06/1984 | 02/22/1984 | 571 | 207 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. in event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: two door passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped withar9 or av5 bucket seats.system: interior systems, seat back locks.consequences of defect: the seat may fold forward in a crash, and wouldincrease the likelihood of injury to the seat occupant. | |||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 11/29/1994 | 9 | ||
| Accelerator pedal worn out, replacement part not available. *tw | |||