MYRModel Year Report

1981 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck

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1981 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:18:10.839Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1981 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 5 complaints 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 15 complaints 1989: 14 complaints 1989 1990: 11 complaints 1991: 13 complaints 1992: 13 complaints 1992 1993: 13 complaints 1994: 35 complaints 1995: 53 complaints 1995 1996: 49 complaints 1997: 48 complaints 1998: 33 complaints 1998 1999: 35 complaints 2000: 19 complaints 2001: 21 complaints 2001 2002: 37 complaints 2003: 40 complaints 2003
1981: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19812
19821
19831
19843
19855
19864
19874
198815
198914
199011
199113
199213
199313
199435
199553
199649
199748
199833
199935
200019
200121
200237
200340

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 of 2 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

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SIDE SADDLE GAS TANK DESIGN DEFECTIVE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19960923

FUEL TANK LOCATED OUTSIDE OF FRAME. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960310

VISIBILITY

1 of 2 total reports mentions: visibility.

STRUCTURE

1 of 2 total reports mentions: structure.

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DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19960923

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19920817 — DP (closed 19921208)

FUEL TANK POSITION

I 19960102 — DP (closed 19960209)

GAS TANK GUARD

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1981 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1981 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1981 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1981 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.