1966 Chevrolet ChevelleProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 21, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Equipment10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Service brakes, hydraulic10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1966 Chevrolet Chevelle recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

1966 vs. every other Chevelle year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Chevelle median. How we score

'66'67'68'70'71'73'74'75'76'77
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Chevelle owners report

Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1965 (NA) CHEVROLET CHEVELLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18E008000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, EQUIPMENT). THE DEALER WAS NOT CALLED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PART WAS TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE…
Complaint 11163017 · Dec 21, 2018

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