1980 Chevrolet Silverado recalls & complaints

2 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).

0recalls

0high risk

0stop-driving

2complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-21. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the Chevrolet Silverado under individual trim or body names rather than "Silverado", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

2complaints

1crashes

0fires

1injuries

0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Electrical system (1), Wheels / tires (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (2)

01/03/2001 · Electrical system
4 DAYS AFTER REPAIR OF THE SHIFT LEVER THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER. NLM

12/27/2000 · Wheels / tires · crash
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

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