1980 Chevrolet Impala

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1980 Chevrolet Impala
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:46:13.934Z

Only 0 complaints 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 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1980

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 0 complaints 1980 0 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1987: 1 complaint 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 15 complaints 1994 1995: 44 complaints 1996: 88 complaints 1997: 1 complaint 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 818 complaints 2001: 742 complaints 2002: 795 complaints 2003: 695 complaints 2004: 1,074 complaints 2004 2005: 609 complaints 2006: 524 complaints 2007: 627 complaints 2008: 810 complaints 2009: 824 complaints 2009 2010: 441 complaints 2011: 505 complaints 2012: 258 complaints 2013: 272 complaints 2014: 636 complaints 2014 2015: 300 complaints 2016: 111 complaints 2017: 117 complaints 2018: 59 complaints 2019: 28 complaints 2019 2020: 15 complaints
1980: 0 complaints 1980 0 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 1 complaint 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 15 complaints 1995: 44 complaints 1996: 88 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 818 complaints 2001: 742 complaints 2002: 795 complaints 2002 2003: 695 complaints 2004: 1,074 complaints 2005: 609 complaints 2005 2006: 524 complaints 2007: 627 complaints 2008: 810 complaints 2008 2009: 824 complaints 2010: 441 complaints 2011: 505 complaints 2011 2012: 258 complaints 2013: 272 complaints 2014: 636 complaints 2014 2015: 300 complaints 2016: 111 complaints 2017: 117 complaints 2017 2018: 59 complaints 2019: 28 complaints 2020: 15 complaints 2020
1980: 0 complaints 1980 0 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 15 complaints 1994 1995: 44 complaints 1996: 88 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 4 complaints 2000: 818 complaints 2000 2001: 742 complaints 2002: 795 complaints 2002 2003: 695 complaints 2004: 1,074 complaints 2004 2005: 609 complaints 2006: 524 complaints 2006 2007: 627 complaints 2008: 810 complaints 2008 2009: 824 complaints 2010: 441 complaints 2010 2011: 505 complaints 2012: 258 complaints 2012 2013: 272 complaints 2014: 636 complaints 2014 2015: 300 complaints 2016: 111 complaints 2016 2017: 117 complaints 2018: 59 complaints 2018 2019: 28 complaints 2020: 15 complaints 2020

1980: 0 complaints

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YearComplaints
19800
19812
19822
19833
19840
19851
19871
19910
19920
19932
199415
199544
199688
19971
19982
19994
2000818
2001742
2002795
2003695
20041,074
2005609
2006524
2007627
2008810
2009824
2010441
2011505
2012258
2013272
2014636
2015300
2016111
2017117
201859
201928
202015

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1980-10-08Equipment80V132000 Vehicles may not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire selection and rims". The tire rim size was omitted on the existing label.

    Remedy: The owner has the option of affixing the correct information label him/herself or having the dealer do it at no charge to owner.

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    1980-10-15Service brakes, hydraulic80V135000 The involved vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the front brake pipe and the engine oil pan. This condition could cause the brake pipe to contact the left hand front edge of the oil…

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the brake pipe, if necessary, free of charge.

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    1983-08-10Vehicle speed control83V077000 Accelerator pump lever retaining pin may loosen after repeated heavy accelerator pedal applications. This could cause the throttle to become stuck in the open position.

    Remedy: Dealer will install a special cotter pin, to retain the accelerator pump pin, and a spring clip thrust washer on the accelerator pump link.

Buy-smart checklist

1980 Chevrolet Impala — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 80V132000 · Equipment
  • Recall 80V135000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 83V077000 · Vehicle speed control

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FAQ

Is the 1980 Chevrolet Impala 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 Impala have?
3 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.