Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1980 Monte Carlo.
Based on the complaint data spanning 1990 to 2010, the Monte Carlo model experienced its lowest reported issues in 1991 with just one complaint, while reaching its peak of 285 complaints in 2001, suggesting that vehicle-specific factors during those particular model years played a significant role in owner satisfaction; the 1980 model year, being a decade earlier than the available complaint history, precedes this tracking period, meaning any reliability assessment for that specific vehicle would fall outside the documented data range provided.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 200.4 in |
| Overall width | 71.7 in |
| Overall height | 53.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.2 in |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Monte Carlo of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | SS Coupe 5.0L V8 | 7.97 sec | 16.08 sec | 175 hp | RWD |
| 1983 | SS Coupe 5.0L V8 | 8.20 sec | 16.10 sec | 175 hp | RWD |
| 1983 | SS Coupe 5.0L V8 | 8.50 sec | 16.40 sec | 175 hp | RWD |
| 1985 | SS Coupe 5.0L V8 | 7.80 sec | 15.90 sec | 180 hp | RWD |
| 1987 | SS Aerocoupe Coupe 5.0L V8 | 9.40 sec | 16.60 sec | 180 hp | RWD |
| 1970 | SS 454 Coupe 7.4L V8 | 7.00 sec | 14.90 sec | 360 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 4 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.
REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AXLES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE VEHICLE. Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE REAR AXLE TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT WAS MANUFACTURED AT THE BUFFALO PLANT. IF SO, THEY WILL MAKE AXLE MEASUREMENTS AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE OR MODIFY…
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.