The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 1980 Chevrolet Chevette, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT BREAKS

    NHTSA #DP85002

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: BRAKE PROBLEMS

    NHTSA #DP85012

    Status:
    CLOSED

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