1981 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1981 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE
The 1981 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Beltsfrontanchorage (2 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1981 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1981 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE, potentially affecting up to 653,625 vehicles.
Recall 82V106000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
| 106,651 vehicles affected
Defect: THE CARBURETOR FUEL INLET HOUSING PLUG IN THE SIDE OF THE CARBURETOR MAY COME OUT.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A RETAINING CLIP ON THE CARBURETOR INLET PLUG TO PREVENT FUEL LEAKAGE, WITHOUT CHARGE.
View full details →Recall 83V027000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
| 491,736 vehicles affected
Defect: THE CARBURETOR FUEL PLUG MAY COME OUT AND FUEL COULD LEAK FROM THE CARBURETOR.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A RETAINING CLIP ON THE CARBURETOR INLET PLUG TO PREVENT IT FROM DISLODGING, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
View full details →Recall 81V060000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
| 55,238 vehicles affected
Defect: 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".
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1981 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1981 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONSUMER WANTS ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THE SENSITIVITY OF THE GAS TANK IN THE 1981 CHEVETTE DURING CRASHES. *TS *NM
TIMING BELT FAILED.
DEFECTIVE SEATBELT AND BRAKES, UPON HITTING THE BRICK HOUSE THE PASSENAGER WAS EJECTED INTO THE WINDSHIELD.
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER MECHANISM IS WORN OUT, CAUSING DIFFICULY SHIFTING INTO PARK/ REVERSE.
SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN PASSENGER IN ACCIDENT CAUSED BY BRAKE FAILURE.
Safety Rating for the 1981 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1981 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1981 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1981 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1981 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET CHEVETTE
- 1976 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE — 0 complaints
- 1977 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE — 0 complaints
- 1979 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE — 0 complaints
- 1980 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE — 1 complaint
- 1981 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE (current)
- 1982 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE — 3 complaints
- 1983 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE — 2 complaints
- 1984 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE — 0 complaints
- 1985 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE — 1 complaint
- 1986 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE — 6 complaints
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