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1980 Chevrolet EL CaminoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1980 Chevrolet EL Camino, most often about the unknown or other. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 5, 1998. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1980 Chevrolet EL Camino has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1980 Chevrolet EL Camino 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.
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Axle assembly: axle shaft
no report yet
Suspension: rear
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
1980 vs. every other EL Camino 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 EL Camino median. How we score
'66'67'68'70'73'74'75'77'78'79'80'81'83'84'86'87
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1980 Chevrolet EL Camino, and the recalls they led to.
- BRAKE BACKING PLATENo recall
In owners' words
What EL Camino owners report
Recent unknown or other complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
OWNER FOUND OUT ABOUT RECALLS ISSUED DURING 1981, 1984 AND 1985 AND WANTS TO KNOW IF THE MANUFACTURER HAS TO HONOR THE RECALLS.
Own a 1980 EL Camino?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.