1980 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1980
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1980: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 37 |
| 1995 | 53 |
| 1996 | 49 |
| 1997 | 48 |
| 1998 | 33 |
| 1999 | 35 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 37 |
| 2003 | 40 |
Known problem areas
No complaint components on file for this model year.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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1980-02-21Service brakes, hydraulic80V017000 During testing of the fire apparatus, extreme heat generated from the right side engine exhaust manifold, resulted in damage to the brake hose at the frame fitting. This could cause a leak in the…
Remedy: Dealer will install an exhaust heat shield at the right side frame to brake hose fitting and replace front brake hoses at no charge to owner.
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1982-02-05Defect petitionClosed 1982-06-30 Camshaft failures
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1982-07-06Suspension82V067000 On some of the involved vehicles, the barrel area between the inner and outer bearings of the hubs could develop cracks. Eventually the hubs could fail.
Remedy: A new hub and drum assembly will be installed by dealer at no charge to owner.
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1992-08-17Defect petitionClosed 1992-12-08 Fuel tank position
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1996-01-02Defect petitionClosed 1996-02-09 Gas tank guard
Buy-smart checklist
1980 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck — pre-purchase inspection
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 80V017000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 82V067000 · Suspension
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- Is the 1980 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- How many recalls does the 1980 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.