Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1980 C30.
The 1980 Chevrolet C30 is a full‑size pickup that exemplifies Chevrolet’s traditional body and chassis design of the era. Though specific powertrain details are not enumerated here, the model’s construction reflects the robust platform that underpinned the brand’s work‑truck lineage. In the broader reliability record, the C30’s most problematic year falls outside its own production window, with the highest complaint count—nine—recorded in 1995, while the lowest—just one—occurred in 1991, suggesting that the 1980 model sits early in a period that generally experienced fewer reported issues.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 207.9 in |
| Overall width | 78.3 in |
| Overall height | 69.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 129.5 in |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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… 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.
FATIGUE CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER HOUSING. THIS MAY CAUSE A VACUUM LEAK AND REDUCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE BRAKES. AFTER PROLONGED USE, THE CRACKS MAY DEVELOP TO THE EXTENT THAT THE BOOSTER MAY… Remedy: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR FATIGUE CRACKS IN THE BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER. THOSE WITHOUT CRACKS WILL HAVE A SUPPORT BRACE INSTALLED. THOSE WITH EVIDENCE OF CRACKING WILL HAVE A…
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