1983 Chevrolet Chevette Base MT
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- Photo: Chevrolet Chevette Scooter - Flickr - dave 7 (1) by dave_7 from Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 83-85 Chevrolet Chevette 1 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: Chevrolet Chevette rear (7762292082) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 1983 Chevrolet Chevette Base MT is a 1.6-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $5,899 MSRP.
The Chevette measures 164.0 inches long on a 97.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,143 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $5,899 ($19,249 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.6L OHC Inline-4 |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed Manual |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 13 in |
| Wheels Rear | 13 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 164 in |
| Width | 61 in |
| Height | 52 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,143 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36 in |
| Legroom Front | 41 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 49 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 49 in |
| Hip Room Front | 49 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 49 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1983 Chevrolet Chevette Base MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1983 Chevrolet CHEVETTE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 4, 1988 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign 88V050000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1983 Chevrolet CHEVETTE
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1983 Chevrolet CHEVETTE. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Interior Lighting | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1983 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.