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] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 27/33/29 | 30/42/34 | Regular | $ 647 | 3 | 84 8 1 |
( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 28/34/31 | 31/43/36 | Regular | $ 606 | 3 | 84 829 |
( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 28/36/31 | 31/46/36 | Regular | $ 606 | 3 | 84 831 |
( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 39/46/42 | 43/59/49 | D | $ 428 | 3 | 84 831 |
( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 26/30/28 | 29/39/32 | Regular | $ 669 | 3 | 84 8 1 |
( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 27/32/29 | 30/42/34 | Regular | $ 647 | 3 | 84 8 1 |
( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 26/34/29 | 29/44/34 | Regular | $ 647 | 3 | 84 831 |
( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 39/46/42 | 43/59/49 | D | $ 428 | 3 | 84 831 |
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 | |||||
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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. |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
EA85018 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/13/1985 | 09/04/1987 | CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
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 |
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SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
Consumer was in an accident rear end both front seats reclined backward . tt |