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1985 Chevrolet Chevette

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 36 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
1.6L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 23 28 25 355
1.6L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular 23 29 26 342
1.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 23 31 26 342
1.6L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 23 30 26 342
1.6L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular 24 31 27 329
1.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 24 33 27 329
1.8L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Diesel 33 41 36 283

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 88V050000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

1 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Seats 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1985 Chevrolet Chevette?

EPA figures for the 1985 Chevrolet Chevette reach 36 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1985 Chevrolet Chevette?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1985 Chevrolet Chevette. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1985 Chevrolet Chevette?

Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA for the 1985 Chevrolet Chevette, most often about: Seats. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.