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1971 Chevrolet Chevelle

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1971 Chevelle.

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Model year1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	194.5 in
Overall width	74 in
Overall height	52 in
Wheelbase	110.2 in
Curb weight	3197 lb

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Chevelle of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.4–9.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.40 sec — 1970 SS454 Hardtop Coupe

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
1970	SS454 Hardtop Coupe 7.4L V8	5.40 sec	13.81 sec	360 hp	RWD
1970	SS454 Hardtop Coupe 7.4L V8	6.00 sec	13.80 sec	360 hp	RWD
1969	SS396 Hardtop Coupe 6.5L V8	7.60 sec	15.40 sec	325 hp	RWD
1969	Malibu 350 Sport Sedan 5.7L V8	8.60 sec	16.00 sec	255 hp	RWD
1968	SS396 Hardtop Coupe 6.5L V8	7.70 sec	15.80 sec	325 hp	RWD
1968	Malibu 327 Hardtop Coupe 5.4L V8	9.30 sec	17.10 sec	250 hp	RWD
1965	Malibu SS396 Z16 Hardtop Coupe 6.5L V8	6.70 sec	15.30 sec	375 hp	RWD

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

70V143000Vehicle Speed ControlReported 03/12/1970

Remedy:

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes

Frequently asked

Does the 1971 Chevelle have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.