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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1981 Chevrolet Chevette Transmission and drivetrain 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 transmission and drivetrain of the 1981 Chevrolet Chevette, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1981120%

Other parts of the 1981 Chevrolet Chevette

Seat belts
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Fuel system
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