Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1980 C10 Suburban.
The 1980 Chevrolet C10 Suburban represents a full-size American utility vehicle from an era when these trucks were built on proven, straightforward platforms. This model year demonstrates a notably clean ownership experience with only two total owner complaints recorded and just one recall issued—figures that suggest strong mechanical integrity for this vintage. Notably, the limited complaint data points to adaptive equipment rather than core drivetrain concerns, indicating the fundamental vehicle systems held up well over time. This reliability profile positions the 1980 C10 Suburban favorably within its model's history and explains why well-preserved examples continue to be sought after today.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 207.9 in |
| Overall width | 78.3 in |
| Overall height | 68.5 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.
Owner complaints about the 1980 Chevrolet C10 Suburban dominate in one area — the equipment adaptive/mobility, 1 of 2 reports (50%), well ahead of the next concern. That matters, because the equipment adaptive/mobility are also the target of recall 07E-088 on this vehicle — so the single most useful check before buying or servicing one is confirming it was actually performed. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 2 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the equipment adaptive/mobility pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 1 of 1 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.
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.