Chevrolet · 1984
1984 Chevrolet El Camino Pickup 2WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 MPG.
The Chevrolet El Camino is a coupé utility vehicle that was produced by Chevrolet in 1959 and 1960, and from 1964 to 1987. Unlike a standard pickup truck, the El Camino was adapted from the standard two-door Chevrolet station wagon platform and integrated the cab and cargo bed into the body.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 17 | 523 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 | 494 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 | 592 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Diesel | 18 | 24 | 20 | 509 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 18 | 26 | 21 | 485 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 17 | 523 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 | 592 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
SOME VEHICLES HAVE BUCKET SEAT BACK LOCKS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, ANCHORAGE OF SEATS. IN EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BACK LOCK MAY NOT FUNCTION.
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
1 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1984 Chevrolet El Camino Pickup 2WD?
EPA figures for the 1984 Chevrolet El Camino Pickup 2WD reach 21 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1984 Chevrolet El Camino Pickup 2WD?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1984 Chevrolet El Camino Pickup 2WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1984 Chevrolet El Camino Pickup 2WD?
Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA for the 1984 Chevrolet El Camino Pickup 2WD, most often about: Tires. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.