MYRModel Year Report

1980 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck

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1980 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:18:03.617Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1980 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 5 complaints 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 15 complaints 1989: 14 complaints 1989 1990: 11 complaints 1991: 13 complaints 1992: 13 complaints 1992 1993: 13 complaints 1994: 35 complaints 1995: 53 complaints 1995 1996: 49 complaints 1997: 48 complaints 1998: 33 complaints 1998 1999: 35 complaints 2000: 19 complaints 2001: 21 complaints 2001 2002: 37 complaints 2003: 40 complaints 2003
1980: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19812
19821
19831
19843
19855
19864
19874
198815
198914
199011
199113
199213
199313
199435
199553
199649
199748
199833
199935
200019
200121
200237
200340

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

No complaint components on file for this model year.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19800221 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 FRON

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.

Campaign 80V017000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19820205 — DP (closed 19820630)

CAMSHAFT FAILURES

R 19820706 — suspension

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.

Campaign 82V067000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19920817 — DP (closed 19921208)

FUEL TANK POSITION

I 19960102 — DP (closed 19960209)

GAS TANK GUARD

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1980 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck — pre-purchase inspection

  • Verify recall 80V017000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 82V067000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 1998 ● 1994 ● 1999

WORST YEARS

◆ 1995 ◆ 1996 ◆ 1997

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FAQ

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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.