Chevrolet El Camino V

The Chevrolet El Camino V (1978–1987): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 16 versions in the United States.
Model codes: G-body · Sold in: United States
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Wikipedia |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,526–5,669 mm |
| Width | 2,019 mm |
| Height | 2,012–2,080 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,794–3,708 mm |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
5 complaints for model years 1978–1986.
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 16 versions of the Chevrolet El Camino V
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United States 16 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985–1987(FFS) | 4.3 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 307–325 g/km |
| 1985–1987(FFS) | 4.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 307–325 g/km |
| 1986–1987(305) (FFS) | 5.0 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 14–16 MPG (14.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 345–394 g/km |
| 1986–1987(305) (FFS) | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1985–1986(FFS) CA model · (FFS) | 4.3 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1985–1986(FFS) CA model · (FFS) | 4.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1985(GM-CHEV) (FFS) CA model | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 1985(GM-CHEV) (FFS) | 5.0 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 1985(GM-CHEV) (FFS) | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 1984(GM-CHEV) · (GM-BUICK) CA model | 3.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1984(GM-CHEV) | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | – | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1984(GM-CHEV) | 5.0 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 1984(GM-CHEV) · (GM-CHEV) CA model | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | – | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1984(GM-CHEV) CA model | 5.0 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 1984(350 V8) (DIESEL) | 5.7 L | Diesel | 3-speed automatic | – | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 316 g/km |
| 1984(350 V8) (DIESEL) | 5.7 L | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | – | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 301 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.





