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#BS-1980-CHECIT-29B91980 Chevrolet Citation
Based on reports from 7 owners and 9 recalls for this exact model.
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Based on 7 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 9 recalls.
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1 owners reported service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components issues.
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Top cost driver: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components (1 reports).
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1980 Chevrolet Citation: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components Issues
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1980 Chevrolet Citation, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor Issues
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1980 Chevrolet Citation, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System Issues
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1980 Chevrolet Citation, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering:hydraulic power assist system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1980 Chevrolet Citation, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
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Recall History (9 recalls)
SEATS
VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "ANCHORAGE OF SEATS". THE LOCK BAR IN THE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY AND THE ABILITY OF THE SEAT ADJUSTER TO MAINTAIN THE SEAT IN A LATCHED POSITION DURING AN ACCIDENT MAY BE REDUCED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE AND BRAKE PIPE IN THE MASTER CYLINDER. THIS CAN RESULT IN RUBBING CONTACT WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS OPERATED. ALSO, THE BRAKE PIPE CLEARANCE TO THE TRANSMISSION CASE MAY BE INADEQUATE. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, IT COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A FAILURE IN THE BRAKE PIPE, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FUEL HOSES MAY BE INCORRECTLY POSITIONED AND CONTACT THE RIGHT FRONT DRIVE AXLE BOOT DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME, THE ROTATING BOOT COULD WEAR A HOLE IN THE FUEL HOSE, RESULTING IN FULE LEAKAGE.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
THE LONGITUDINAL BODY BARS AT THE REAR CONTROL ARM LOCATION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY WELDED INTO THE STRUCTURE. SOME OF THESE BARS MAY HAVE BEEN PULLED DOWN FROM THE BODY DURING SHIPMENT WITH RESULTING DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE OR FUEL LINES. SEPARATION OF THE CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT MAY ALSO RESULT.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING MAY HAVE A LARGER THAN DESIRED INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE LOWER COIL WHERE IT RESTS ON THE SPRING SEAT. THIS COULD ALLOW THE SPRING TO BE FORCED OVER THE LOWER SPRING SEAT DUE TO SUSPENSION FORCES.
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The worst model year for the Chevrolet Citation is the 1984 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 7 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 9 recalls found for this vehicle.
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