Fuel systemPart report
1981 Chevrolet Chevette Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 20%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 1981 Chevrolet Chevette, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related recalls
- 83V027000Mar 4, 1983The carburetor fuel plug may come out and fuel could leak from the carburetor.Covers: Chevrolet Chevette 1980–1982
- 82V106000Nov 1, 1982The carburetor fuel inlet housing plug in the side of the carburetor may come out.Covers: Chevrolet Chevette 1980–1982
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1981 Chevrolet Chevette
Seat belts
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1981 Chevrolet Chevette
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology