1985 Chevrolet Sprint review from North America

Alternator, water pump, timing belt, front wheel bearings, rotors, calipers, brake pads, clutch.

Common problems I have seen in various sprints are head gaskets, Piston rings, if the engine has been overheated, this causes high oil consumption.

CV joints and CV boots.

Also rear shocks and rubber shock mounts .

The body has stood up good considering it's 23 yeas old.

The vinyl on the seats are thin and tear easily.

Some were all cloth and they have lasted better

I have also noticed that a lot of sprints have door glass tracks that are failure prone and the glass will tilt in the track and jam up when rolling the window down.

I'm starting to have this problem with mine.

In my opinion the Chevrolet sprint is one of the greatest small cars ever made.

The engine is reliable, and basic to service.

I have to add oil every 2000 miles, I usually change the oil and filter at this time. The oil consumption has not changed in the time I have had it.

Parts can be expensive, but are worth it considering the outstanding fuel mileage.

On many occasions I have loaded the sprint to it's maximum payload. The 1 liter engine still has enough power to drive 55 MPH in 3rd gear up 12% hills.

The manual transaxle is smooth shifting and really reliable.

The interior is a better quality then the Chevette and there was more leg room than it also. I am 6'6" tall and can comfortably drive the sprint.

The handling is excellent. Corners really well and is good in the snow and even off roading . The suspension is also decent.

I am averaging 65 miles per imperial gallon.

I have got a maximum of 68 MPG on different occasions.

I would like to be still driving this car in 10 or 20 years, they are great little cars and are lots of fun to drive.