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.

Chevrolet · 1985

1985 Chevrolet Chevette

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

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 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

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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.