GMC Caballero
Caballero · 1978–1987 · 10 model years · 5 trims
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Photo: 79 GMC Caballero Diablo (7998313079) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 79 GMC Caballera Diablo (7998313911) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: GMC Caballero (Auto classique VACM Montréal '13) by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 79 GMC Caballero Diablo (7998313079) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 79 GMC Caballera Diablo (7998313911) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: GMC Caballero (Auto classique VACM Montréal '13) by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | |||||||
| Pickup · Pickup | 4.3L V6 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | RWD | 16/20 (18) | $11,269 |
| 1986 | |||||||
| Pickup · Pickup | 4.3L V6 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | RWD | 15/19 (17) | $10,023 |
| Diablo Pickup · Pickup | 4.3L V6 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | RWD | 15/19 (17) | $10,336 |
| 1985 | |||||||
| Pickup · Pickup | 4.3L V6 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | RWD | 15/20 (17) | $9,333 |
| SS Diablo Pickup · Pickup | 4.3L V6 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | RWD | 15/20 (17) | $9,598 |
| 1984 | |||||||
| Pickup · Pickup | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | RWD | 15/19 (17) | $8,922 |
| SS Diablo Pickup · Pickup | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | RWD | 15/19 (17) | $9,181 |
| 1983 | |||||||
| Pickup · Pickup | 229 cu in (3.8L) Chevrolet V6 | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
| 1982 | |||||||
| Pickup · Pickup | 229 cu in (3.8L) Chevrolet V6 | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
| 1981 | |||||||
| Pickup · Pickup | 229 cu in (3.8L) Chevrolet V6 | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
| 1980 | |||||||
| Pickup · Pickup | 229 cu in (3.8L) Chevrolet V6 | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
| 1979 | |||||||
| Base 3MT · Pickup | 3.3L (200 CID) Chevrolet 90° V6 OHV | 94 | 154 lb-ft | 3-speed Saginaw manual | RWD | 22 | — |
| Base Auto · Pickup | 3.3L (200 CID) Chevrolet 90° V6 OHV | 94 | 154 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic (Turbo-Hydramatic) | RWD | 17 | — |
| 1978 | |||||||
| Base 3MT · Pickup | 3.3L (200 CID) Chevrolet 90° V6 OHV | 95 | 160 lb-ft | 3-speed Saginaw manual | RWD | 21/29 (24) | — |
| Base Auto · Pickup | 3.3L (200 CID) Chevrolet 90° V6 OHV | 95 | 160 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic (Turbo-Hydramatic) | RWD | 19/25 (21) | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 3 | — |
| 1986 | 2 | — |
| 1985 | 2 | — |
| 1984 | 2 | — |
| 1983 | 3 | — |
| 1982 | — | — |
| 1981 | 3 | — |
| 1980 | 3 | — |
| 1979 | 4 | — |
| 1978 | 5 | — |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.