Total Complaints
2 filings
CHEVROLET SILVERADO · model year
1980 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
2 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1980CHEVROLETSILVERADO carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 1 injury, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1980 SILVERADO is tires:tread/belt with 1 filings, followed by electrical system (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 1980 SILVERADO, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20010131ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4 DAYS AFTER REPAIR OF THE SHIFT LEVER THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER. NLM
20001227CrashTIRES:TREAD/BELT
FIRESTONE 480 TIRE P235/75R15 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A GUARDRAIL WITH DAMAGE TO THE UNDER CARRIAGE AND FRONT BUMPER, ONE PERSONE WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT, THERE WAS A 2ND TREAD SEPARATION WITH THE SAME TIRE, FIRESTONE REFUSES TO SEND 1ST TIRE BACK. *SLC
Compare 1980CHEVROLETSILVERADO to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1980 CHEVROLET SILVERADO have?▼
The 1980 CHEVROLET SILVERADO has 2 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1980 CHEVROLET SILVERADO?▼
The most-complained component for the 1980 CHEVROLET SILVERADO is TIRES:TREAD/BELT with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Is the 1980 CHEVROLET SILVERADO safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.