1983 Chevrolet EL CaminoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1983 Chevrolet EL Camino, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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Safety recalls1Free fix at dealers Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injury Top problem1Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 25, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1983 Chevrolet EL Camino has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

1Engine and engine cooling

1Vehicle speed control

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.

Complaints by system
System	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling	1	0
Vehicle speed control	1	0

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

1 recall

1983 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.

no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 83V-106 · Oct 13, 1983 · 4,667 vehicles

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1983 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

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In owners' words

What EL Camino owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

1983 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE EQUIPMENT AND ENGINE REVVING.*MR THE CONSUMER HAD HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE, HOWEVER THE REAR WHEELS STARTED TO SPIN. WHEN THE CONSUMER SHIFTED OUT OF DRIVE EVERYTHING RETURNED TO NORMAL. IN JUNE OF 2000 THE SAME INCIDENT OCCURRED AND AGAIN IN…
Complaint 10119102 · Apr 25, 2005

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