1984 Chevrolet Chevette 4-door review from North America
"Good, but stay off the highway @ 70 mph"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Two timing belts broke!
Alternator went out.
Water pump went out.
Massive Oil Leaks.
Crankshaft pulley warped.
Rear springs worn out @ 80,000.
General comments?
Chevettes are great around town, but not on the expressway.
No problems with the car until I started an hour commute on the 70 mph highway. After six months of that - major oil leaks lead to the timing belt breaking. The oil coated the belt and weakened it.
The good part on the timing belt is it's simple to replace.
A good car if you are nice to it.
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  | A quirky, curiously reliable little car |
| Great car if on limited funds or if you just like a simple little car. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1986 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1995 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder-gas Manual |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 55000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 115000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac 1966 Buick Lesabre |
| Date of Entry | 15th December, 2002 |