Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1980 Grand Am.
The 1980 Pontiac Grand Am is a model year of the Grand Am line, and while its specific body, platform, and engine details are not provided in this data, the model's complaint history from 1990 to 2005 shows a peak of 909 complaints in 1999 and a low of 56 in 1990. Because the 1980 model year falls outside this recorded range, its reliability is not represented in that dataset and must be evaluated independently.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 201.6 in |
| Overall width | 72.8 in |
| Overall height | 53.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3232 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Grand Am 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Coupe 4.9L V8 | 11.00 sec | 18.10 sec | 145 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
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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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.