Chevrolet El Camino V

Chevrolet El Camino V
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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

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,526–5,669 mm
Width2,019 mm
Height2,012–2,080 mm
Wheelbase2,794–3,708 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 versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1985–1987(FFS)4.3 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA307–325 g/km
1985–1987(FFS)4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA307–325 g/km
1986–1987(305) (FFS)5.0 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14–16 MPG (14.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA345–394 g/km
1986–1987(305) (FFS)5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1985–1986(FFS) CA model · (FFS)4.3 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1985–1986(FFS) CA model · (FFS)4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1985(GM-CHEV) (FFS) CA model5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1985(GM-CHEV) (FFS)5.0 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1985(GM-CHEV) (FFS)5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1984(GM-CHEV) · (GM-BUICK) CA model3.8 LPetrol3-speed automatic–17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1984(GM-CHEV)3.8 LPetrol4-speed automatic–18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1984(GM-CHEV)5.0 LPetrol3-speed automatic–15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1984(GM-CHEV) · (GM-CHEV) CA model5.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic–17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1984(GM-CHEV) CA model5.0 LPetrol3-speed automatic–15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1984(350 V8) (DIESEL)5.7 LDiesel3-speed automatic–20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA316 g/km
1984(350 V8) (DIESEL)5.7 LDiesel4-speed automatic–21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA301 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.