Chevrolet Chevette 1985

Model Chevette made in 1985 by Chevrolet got 1 consumer complain there are 3 investigations as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to seats. . The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, power train and seat belts. There was one recall concerning power train . The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.6l, 1.8l.

Model 1985

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 1.6L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsRWD27/33/2930/42/34Regular$ 647384 8 1
( 1.6L) 4Manual, 4 gearsRWD28/34/3131/43/36Regular$ 606384 829
( 1.6L) 4Manual, 5 gearsRWD28/36/3131/46/36Regular$ 606384 831
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 5 gearsRWD39/46/4243/59/49D$ 428384 831
( 1.6L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsRWD26/30/2829/39/32Regular$ 669384 8 1
( 1.6L) 4Manual, 4 gearsRWD27/32/2930/42/34Regular$ 647384 8 1
( 1.6L) 4Manual, 5 gearsRWD26/34/2929/44/34Regular$ 647384 831
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 5 gearsRWD39/46/4243/59/49D$ 428384 831

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
88V050000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 07/01/1982 to 12/01/1985V (Vehicle)37083104/11/1988ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/04/198804/12/1988
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryA 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 SummaryA newly designed transmission shift lever will be installed on all vehicles.
NotesSystem: transmission/shift lever.vehicle description: passenger cars.

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
POWER TRAIN
PE88023GENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/05/198804/08/1988SHIFTER FAILURE88V050000
 There is no summary currently available
SEAT BELTS
DP87009GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/30/198602/10/1987SAFETY BELTS
 Safety belts

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER
 Consumer was in an accident rear end both front seats reclined backward . tt