1986 Chevrolet Chevette
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1986 Chevrolet Chevette. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1986 Chevrolet Chevette. Newest first.
The automatic transmission shift lever button mechanism may wear to the point that the button on the shift lever no longer needs to be depressed to shift gears.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A lever with this condition could be inadvertently bumpedor moved from drive to reverse by the driver or a passenger while the vehicleis being driven. a sudden unexpected shifting could cause loss of vehiclecontrol and a vehicle crash.
Remedy
A newly designed transmission shift lever will be installed on all vehicles.
The push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under…
The push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under…
Owner complaints
3 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes failed after recall repair.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump · Power train › Automatic transmission · Vehicle speed control › Linkages
Fuel pump failure, causing intermittent stalling; also replaced carburetor/transmission/engine. *ak
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Vehicle often loses power and unable to go above 20 mph, unless going downhill. happens primarily when cruising on highway when suddenly vehicle slows down and there IS little response from the accelerator. Problem cannot be determined.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Shifter failure
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- Safety belts
Safety belts
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