Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1979 Chevette.
The 1979 Chevrolet Chevette Overview identifies the subject as Chevrolet’s entry for that model year, though the provided source material omits the body style, platform designation, and engine specifications required for a complete technical description. Without displacement figures, cylinder counts, or chassis codes in the data, no standout mechanical specifications can be cited. Consequently, the document offers no basis for determining where this model year falls within the Chevette’s reliability history or what that positioning signifies for researchers.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 157.1 in |
| Overall width | 60.6 in |
| Overall height | 51.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 92.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2033 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Chevette of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 3-door Hatchback 1.6L I-4 | 15.00 sec | 19.80 sec | 52 hp | RWD |
| 1981 | Diesel 5-door Hatchback 1.8L Diesel I-4 | 21.13 sec | 21.48 sec | 51 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.