1970
2 engine options
Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
5 generations · 10 engine options · data across all years of the Chevelle SS 396 platform.
4,630
Labor times
1,430
Torque specs
0
DTC codes
0
Repair procedures
90
Fluid specs
0
Open recalls
5-Year Cost of Ownership · 1970 396ci V8 (375hp L78)
$7,215
~$1,443/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
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