1981 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE Problems & Recalls
Detailed safety information and owner complaints
6
Complaints
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Recalls
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Deaths
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Nov 9, 2005
Fuel System, Gasoline
CONSUMER WANTS ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THE SENSITIVITY OF THE GAS TANK IN THE 1981 CHEVETTE DURING CRASHES. *TS *NM
Sep 1, 1997
Engine And Engine Cooling
TIMING BELT FAILED.
Apr 9, 1997
Power Train
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER MECHANISM IS WORN OUT, CAUSING DIFFICULY SHIFTING INTO PARK/ REVERSE.
Apr 8, 1997
Seat Belts
Crash
DEFECTIVE SEATBELT AND BRAKES, UPON HITTING THE BRICK HOUSE THE PASSENAGER WAS EJECTED INTO THE WINDSHIELD.
Oct 2, 1996
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Crash
SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN PASSENGER IN ACCIDENT CAUSED BY BRAKE FAILURE.
Oct 2, 1996
Seat Belts
Crash
SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN PASSENGER IN ACCIDENT CAUSED BY BRAKE FAILURE.