Does the 1986 Chevrolet Chevette have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1986 Chevrolet Chevette recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Chevrolet dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1986 Chevrolet Chevette?

3 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1986 Chevrolet Chevette recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1986 Chevrolet Chevette. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Chevrolet been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Chevrolet dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1986 Chevrolet Chevette recalls, newest first

April 4, 1988NHTSA 88V050000370,831 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 19, 1986NHTSA 86V131000106,111 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch

Summary: The push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. Consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Replace headlight switch as necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 28, 1986NHTSA 86V05600093,317 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch

Summary: The push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. Consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. Note: also, see NHTSA campaign number 86V131000.
Remedy: Replace headlight switch as necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1986 Chevrolet Chevette with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline1
Fuel system1
Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump1
Hydraulic › Foundation components1
Power train › Automatic transmission1

Other Chevrolet Chevette years

Other 1986 Chevrolet models

Questions

Does the 1986 Chevrolet Chevette have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1986 Chevrolet Chevette recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Chevrolet dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1986 Chevrolet Chevette?: 3 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.