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.
1980-1986 · 7 model years
Chevrolet Chevette Problems by year
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the Chevrolet Chevette across 7 model years, and it has 7 recalls. The 1981 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (5), while 1983 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the seats & seat belts.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 7
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
Chevette complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Chevette problems
Chevrolet Chevette recalls 7
The push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out...
The push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out...
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.
The carburetor fuel plug may come out and fuel could leak from the carburetor.
The carburetor fuel inlet housing plug in the side of the carburetor may come out.
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...
Latest Chevette complaints
Consumer wants any information regarding the sensitivity of the gas tank in the 1981 chevette during crashes. *Ts *nm
While traveling at 55 mph on the highway and without warning check engine light appears on the deashboard.*Ak
TIMING BELT FAILED.
The automatic transmission shift lever mechanism is worn out, causing difficuly shifting into park/ reverse.
Defective seatbelt and brakes, upon hitting the brick house the passenager was ejected into the windshield.
Seat belt failed to restrain passenger in accident caused by brake failure.
Questions about the Chevrolet Chevette
Which Chevrolet Chevette years have the most problems?
Which Chevrolet Chevette years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Chevrolet Chevette problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (3), seats & seat belts (3), engine & cooling (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Chevette have?
NHTSA lists 7 recalls across all Chevrolet Chevette model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data