1980 Chevrolet Silverado
Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1980: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 40 |
| 1993 | 69 |
| 1994 | 210 |
| 1995 | 263 |
| 1996 | 186 |
| 1997 | 272 |
| 1998 | 279 |
| 1999 | 1,660 |
| 2000 | 1,305 |
| 2001 | 877 |
| 2002 | 710 |
| 2003 | 695 |
| 2004 | 622 |
| 2005 | 316 |
| 2006 | 182 |
| 2007 | 183 |
| 2008 | 162 |
| 2009 | 76 |
| 2010 | 62 |
| 2011 | 75 |
| 2012 | 68 |
| 2013 | 64 |
| 2014 | 124 |
| 2015 | 76 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 125 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
1 of 2 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
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Firestone 480 tire P235/75R15 experienced tread separation while driving, causing vehicle to hit a guardrail with damage to the under carriage and front bumper, one persone was injured in accident, there was a 2ND tread separation with the same...
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-12-27
Electrical system
1 of 2 total reports mentions: electrical system.
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4 days after repair of the shift lever the vehicle suddenly lost power. Nlm
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-01-31
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1980 Chevrolet Silverado — pre-purchase inspection
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- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1980 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1980 Chevrolet Silverado?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1980 Chevrolet Silverado have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.