These are standard specifications for the 1978 Chevrolet El Camino, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1978 - 1981 |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 11.0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
3 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Chevrolet Production for 1978 : | 2,375,436 |
| 1978 Chevrolet El Camino | |
Handling
Recall
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 07E088000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES. |
| Consequence | THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. |
| Remedy | HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075. |
| Notes | CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 85V048000 |
| Summary | EXCESSIVE ENLARGEMENT OF THE WHEEL CYLINDER PILOT HOLE IN THE REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE COULD ALLOW THE WHEEL CYLINDER TO ROTATE AND CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID LEADS TO LOSS OF REAR BRAKE ACTION, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. FRONT BRAKES WOULD REMAIN OPERATIONAL. |
| Remedy | ADD A PART TO PREVENT WHEEL CYLINDER FROM ROTATING. |
| Notes | NOTE: OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, 1985 AND SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 30, 1985.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MIDSIZE PASSENGER CARS AND SMALL TRUCKS. SYSTEM: REAR BRAKES. |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19770801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 81V025000 |
| Summary | THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER REAR CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME MAY FRACTURE. THE REAR CONTROL ARM SUPPORTS AND POSITIONS THE REAR AXLE. FRACTURE OF THE BOLTS WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP FREE. |
| Remedy | BOTH REAR CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE FRACTURE OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION,IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19770801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 78V139000 |
| Summary | THE HUB PORTION OF THE FAN BLADE ASSEMBLY COULD CRACK DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS GENERATED DURING ENGINE OPERATING CONDITIONS. EVENTUALLY, THE BLADE COULD BREAK APART AT THE HUB AND BLADE PIECES COULD BE PROPELLED INTO THE ENGINE. IF THE HOOD IS OPEN WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, THE FRAGMENTS WOULD BE FREE TO FLY FROM THE VEHICLE. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FAN BLADE ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ENGINE COOLING; FAN BLADE ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAN FAILURE COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO COMPONENTS IN THEENGINE AREA, OR PERSONAL INJURY TO BYSTANDERS IF THE HOOD IS OPEN AT THE TIME.NOTE: THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE SERVICED WITH THE HOOD OPEN AND THE ENGINERUNNING UNTIL THE DEFECT IS CORRECTED. |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19770801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 84V149000 |
| Summary | REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AXLES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE VEHICLE. |
| Remedy | THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE REAR AXLE TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT WAS MANUFACTURED AT THE BUFFALO PLANT. IF SO, THEY WILL MAKE AXLE MEASUREMENTS AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE OR MODIFY AFFECTED AXLE COMPONENTS WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; REAR AXLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY COULD LEAD TO LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
Data updated January 2023
1978 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $17,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $54,800 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.63 |
1978 Chevrolet El Camino FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1978 Chevrolet El Camino?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1978 Chevrolet El Camino? A: The 1978 Chevrolet El Camino has a wheelbase size of 117.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1978 Chevrolet El Camino? A: The 1978 Chevrolet El Camino has a length of 201.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1978 Chevrolet El Camino? A: The 1978 Chevrolet El Camino has a width of 71.90 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1978 Chevrolet El Camino? A: The 1978 Chevrolet El Camino was a Sport Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1978? A: Chevrolet produced 2,375,436 automobiles in 1978.Q: What engine did the 1978 Chevrolet El Camino have? A: The engine powering the 1978 Chevrolet El Camino was a V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 5600 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1978 Chevrolet El Camino have? A: The 1978 Chevrolet El Camino had a 3 speed Automatic gearbox.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1978 Chevrolet El Camino? A: The 1978 Chevrolet El Camino has a wheelbase size of 117.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1978 Chevrolet El Camino? A: The 1978 Chevrolet El Camino has a length of 201.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1978 Chevrolet El Camino? A: The 1978 Chevrolet El Camino has a width of 71.90 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1978 Chevrolet El Camino? A: The 1978 Chevrolet El Camino was a Sport Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1978? A: Chevrolet produced 2,375,436 automobiles in 1978.Q: What engine did the 1978 Chevrolet El Camino have? A: The engine powering the 1978 Chevrolet El Camino was a V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 5600 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1978 Chevrolet El Camino have? A: The 1978 Chevrolet El Camino had a 3 speed Automatic gearbox. Similarly Sized Vehicles
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