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1980 Chevrolet Impala Wagon Base

The 1980 Chevrolet Impala Wagon Base is a 115-hp 4.4-liter V8 wagon with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.

It makes 115 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 199 lb-ft of torque at 2400 rpm.

The Impala Wagon measures 215.1 inches long on a 116.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,023 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type4.4L Small-Block V8 (Chevrolet 267)
Displacement4.4 L
Horsepower115 hp @ 4,000 rpm
Torque199 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm
Bore and Stroke88.9 x 88.4 mm (3.5 x 3.48 in)
Injection TypeCarburetor
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission3-speed Automatic
Fuel Economy
Tank Capacity21.9 gal
Brakes
Front Brake DiscDiscs
Rear Brake DiscDrums
Tires & Wheels
Tires Front225/75 R15
Tires Rear225/75 R15
Dimensions & Weight
Length215.12 in
Width79.29 in
Height57.09 in
Wheelbase115.98 in
Curb Weight4,023 lbs

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1980 Chevrolet IMPALA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Aug 19, 1983 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES

ACCELERATOR PUMP LEVER RETAINING PIN MAY LOOSEN AFTER REPEATED HEAVY ACCELERATOR PEDAL APPLICATIONS. THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO BECOME STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION.

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL A SPECIAL COTTER PIN, TO RETAIN THE ACCELERATOR PUMP PIN, AND A SPRING CLIP THRUST WASHER ON THE ACCELERATOR PUMP LINK.

NHTSA campaign 83V077000

Oct 15, 1980 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FRONT BRAKE PIPE AND THE ENGINE OIL PAN. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE BRAKE PIPE TO CONTACT THE LEFT HAND FRONT EDGE OF THE OIL PAN, RESULTING IN WEAR AND, EVENTUALLY, DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE PIPE. THIS COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF BRAKES.

Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PIPE, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.

NHTSA campaign 80V135000

Oct 14, 1980 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

VEHICLES MAY NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS". THE TIRE RIM SIZE WAS OMITTED ON THE EXISTING LABEL.

Remedy: THE OWNER HAS THE OPTION OF AFFIXING THE CORRECT INFORMATION LABEL HIM/HERSELF OR HAVING THE DEALER DO IT AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

NHTSA campaign 80V132000

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1980 CHEVROLET IMPALA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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