Chevrolet Chevette

About

The Chevrolet Chevette is a front-engine, rear-drive subcompact manufactured and marketed by Chevrolet for model years 1976–1987 as a three-door or five-door hatchback. Introduced in North America in September 1975, the Chevette superseded the Vega as Chevrolet's entry-level subcompact.

Photo & info: Wikipedia

Specifications

From Wikipedia — confirm against the actual car before purchase.

Engine: 1,471 cc OHV I4
Transmission: For gasoline models
Drivetrain: FR layout
Platform: T-body
Body: 3/5-door hatchback
Class: Subcompact
Also sold as: Pontiac Acadian (Canada)
Wheelbase: 2-door: 95 in
Length: 4,161 mm
Width: 1,570 mm
Height: 1,325 mm
Assembly: 🇺🇸 United States: Wilmington, Delaware (Wilmington Assembly)
Related: Opel Kadett
Successor: Chevrolet Sprint

Photos

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By year

Trims, economy and safety change year to year — pick one (US market).

1985

Trim · engine	Drive	MPG comb (city/hwy)	CO₂ g/mi	Fuel cost
Auto 3-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, (FFS)	Rear-Wheel Drive	26 (23/30)	342	$2,600/yr
Auto 3-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, (FFS) CA model	Rear-Wheel Drive	25 (23/28)	355	$2,700/yr
Man 4-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, (FFS)	Rear-Wheel Drive	27 (24/31)	329	$2,500/yr
Man 4-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, (FFS) CA model	Rear-Wheel Drive	26 (23/29)	342	$2,600/yr
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, (FFS)	Rear-Wheel Drive	27 (24/33)	329	$2,500/yr
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Diesel	Rear-Wheel Drive	36 (33/41)	283	$2,350/yr
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, (FFS) CA model	Rear-Wheel Drive	26 (23/31)	342	$2,600/yr

Economy & emissionsDieselSubcompact Cars

$250

saved over 5 yrs vs. avg

9.9

Barrels/yr

Recalls & complaints

Recalls: 1 · Complaints: 1

Power train
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.

Top recall areas: Power train

Trims & economy: fueleconomy.gov · recalls & rating: NHTSA

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Full history

The complete Wikipedia entry

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Maintenance & ownership

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