1981 Chevrolet Chevette Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1981 Chevrolet Chevette. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 83V027000Mar 4, 1983491,736 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
  Covers: Chevrolet Chevette 1980–1982

  Reported issue: 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.

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• 82V106000Nov 1, 1982106,651 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
  Covers: Chevrolet Chevette 1980–1982

  Reported issue: 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.

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• 81V060000May 19, 198155,238 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Retractor
  Covers: Chevrolet Chevette 1980–1981, Camaro 1981, Monza 1980 +2 more

  Reported issue: 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 replaced, if necessary, without charge.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE88023Shifter failureClosed · Feb 5, 1988
• DP87009SAFETY BELTSClosed · Dec 30, 1986
• EA86033BRAKE FAILUREClosed · Sep 30, 1986
• PE86057Brake failure/firewallClosed · May 23, 1986
• EA85018Crankshaft pulley boltClosed · Mar 13, 1985
• DP85002Crankshaft pulley bolt breaksClosed · Oct 10, 1984
• EA83004Carburetor plug pops outClosed · Oct 22, 1982

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