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1984 Chevrolet Chevette 4dr Hatchback

The 1984 Chevrolet Chevette 4dr Hatchback is a 1.6-liter inline-4 hatchback with a 4-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $5,616 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).

The Chevette measures 164.0 inches long on a 97.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,110 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$5,616 ($17,567 *)
Engine
Engine Type1.6L inline-4, naturally aspirated
Displacement1.6 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission4-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City24 MPG
Highway31 MPG
Combined27 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front13 in (steel)
Wheels Rear13 in (steel)
Dimensions & Weight
Length164 in
Width61 in
Height52 in
Wheelbase97.2 in
Curb Weight2,110 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37 in
Headroom Rear36 in
Legroom Front41 in
Legroom Rear33 in
Shoulder Room Front51 in
Shoulder Room Rear50 in
Hip Room Front50 in
Hip Room Rear50 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1984 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

Feb 6, 1984 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

SOME VEHICLES HAVE BUCKET SEAT BACK LOCKS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, ANCHORAGE OF SEATS. IN EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BACK LOCK MAY NOT FUNCTION.

Remedy: INSPECTION OF SEAT BACK LOCKS WILL BE PERFORMED. LOCKS THAT HAVE BENT, BROKEN OR MISSING HOOKS WILL BE REPLACED.

NHTSA campaign 84V011000

1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1984 Chevrolet CHEVETTE

Owner Complaints

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1984 Chevrolet CHEVETTE. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Vehicle Speed Control1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Nov 29, 1994 · Vehicle Speed Control
“ACCELERATOR PEDAL WORN OUT, REPLACEMENT PART NOT AVAILABLE. *TW”

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 1984 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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