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recalls
The Chevrolet El Camino has 19 recalls covering 14.9 million vehicles as reported; model year 1978 is covered by the most (4).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
19
Most for 1978: 4
Units affected
14.9M
As reported
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Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
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None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Chevrolet El Camino by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic4 · 3.04M units
- Power train3 · 3.33M units
- Steering3 · 350K units
- Suspension2 · 6.60M units
- Vehicle speed control2 · 323K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 334K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 811K units
- Seat belts1 · 693 units
Chevrolet El Camino recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 1987 Chevrolet El Camino recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1987 Chevrolet El Camino. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet El Camino have?
19 recalls cover the Chevrolet El Camino, for 14.9 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, hydraulic (4 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Chevrolet El Camino?
Tires: named in 2 of the 5 safety complaints about the Chevrolet El Camino, then engine and engine cooling (1). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.