Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1980 K2500.
The 1980 GMC Truck K2500 Overview is situated within a dataset that tracks complaint frequency for the later model years 1990‑1996. During that span, the fewest complaints were recorded in 1992, with just a single issue reported, while the peak occurred in 1996, reaching twenty‑five complaints. This range illustrates the variability in reported problems across those years, though it does not directly describe the 1980 model’s specifications. Consequently, the available information frames the K2500’s reliability context only through the post‑1990 complaint trends.
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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… Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.