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1973 Chevrolet El Camino

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1973 El Camino.

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Model year198719861985198419831982198119801973

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length209.8 in
Overall width75.2 in
Overall height52.8 in
Wheelbase114.2 in
Curb weight3558 lb

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

74V027000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:VacuumReported 15/02/1974

Remedy:

72V303000Seat Belts:Front:Warning Light/DevicesReported 11/12/1972

Remedy:

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 1973 El Camino have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.