Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1979 Chevette.
The 1979 Chevrolet Chevette Overview presents a summary of this model year for the subcompact hatchback and sedan lineup, though the provided data does not include specific details on body style, platform architecture, engine offerings, standout specifications, or reliability positioning within the Chevette's production run.
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.