These are standard specifications for the 1980 Chevrolet El Camino, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Floor shifted , 3 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unit Steel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1978 - 1981 |
| Price : | $5,910-$6,130 |
| Weight : | 3220 lbs | 1460.567 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4237 cc | 258.6 cu in. | 4.2 L. |
| Power : | 135 BHP (99.36 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 200 Ft-Lbs (271 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.3:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 12 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
3 Manual Floor shifted , 3 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Chevrolet Production for 1980 : | 2,288,745 |
| 1980 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 | 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
1980 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $7,210 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $19,170 |
| Avg. Home : | $68,714 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.22 |
| Total Car Production : | 8,009,841 |
1980 Chevrolet El Camino FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1980 Chevrolet El Camino?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1980 Chevrolet El Camino? A: The 1980 Chevrolet El Camino has a wheelbase size of 117.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1980 Chevrolet El Camino? A: The 1980 Chevrolet El Camino has a length of 201.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1980 Chevrolet El Camino? A: The 1980 Chevrolet El Camino has a width of 71.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1980 Chevrolet El Camino cost when new?A: The 1980 Chevrolet El Camino cost approximately $5,910 to $6,130 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1980 Chevrolet El Camino? A: The 1980 Chevrolet El Camino was offered as a Pickup, Super Sport Pickup.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1980? A: Chevrolet produced 2,288,745 automobiles in 1980.Q: What engine did the 1980 Chevrolet El Camino have? A: The engine powering the 1980 Chevrolet El Camino was a V 6 (4237 cc | 258.6 cu in. | 4.2 L.) with 135 BHP (99.36 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 200 Ft-Lbs (271 NM) @ 2000 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1980 Chevrolet El Camino have? A: The 1980 Chevrolet El Camino had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Floor shifted, 3 speed Automatic.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1980 Chevrolet El Camino? A: The 1980 Chevrolet El Camino has a wheelbase size of 117.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1980 Chevrolet El Camino? A: The 1980 Chevrolet El Camino has a length of 201.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1980 Chevrolet El Camino? A: The 1980 Chevrolet El Camino has a width of 71.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1980 Chevrolet El Camino cost when new?A: The 1980 Chevrolet El Camino cost approximately $5,910 to $6,130 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1980 Chevrolet El Camino? A: The 1980 Chevrolet El Camino was offered as a Pickup, Super Sport Pickup.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1980? A: Chevrolet produced 2,288,745 automobiles in 1980.Q: What engine did the 1980 Chevrolet El Camino have? A: The engine powering the 1980 Chevrolet El Camino was a V 6 (4237 cc | 258.6 cu in. | 4.2 L.) with 135 BHP (99.36 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 200 Ft-Lbs (271 NM) @ 2000 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1980 Chevrolet El Camino have? A: The 1980 Chevrolet El Camino had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Floor shifted, 3 speed Automatic.Similarly Sized Vehicles
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