1968 CHEVROLET C SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1968 CHEVROLET C SERIES
The 1968 CHEVROLET C SERIES has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tirestreadbelt (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1968 CHEVROLET C SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1968 CHEVROLET C SERIES, potentially affecting up to 6,682,084 vehicles.
Recall 71V235000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 6,682,084 vehicles affected
Defect: THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A SEPARATED MOTOR MOUNT MAY ALLOW THE ENGINE TO LIFT, WHICH MAY AFFECT THE THROTTLE LINKAGE, MOMENTARILY INCREASING THROTTLE, POSSIBLY TO FULL THROTTLE.
Consequence: UNEXPECTED LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL MAY CAUSE LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSPECT ENGINE MOUNTS AND INSTALL RESTRAINTS WHICH WILL LIMIT ENGINE LIFT AND ELIMINATE POSSIBLE SECONDARY EFFECTS TO THE THROTTLE LINKAGE DUE TO ENGINE MOUNT SEPARATION.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1968 CHEVROLET C SERIES
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1968 CHEVROLET C SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE REAR TIRE ON MY PICKUP FAILED WHILE TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AT APX 70 MPH. THE LEFT REAR TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE CARCASS AT SPEED. THE REMAINING 3 TIRES HAVE ON AVERAGE 5-6 MM OF TREAD REMAINING. THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS CHECKED THE DAY BEFORE 53 PSI AND I INCREASED THE PRESSUE TO 60 TO MATCH THE OTHER TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS PARTIALLY LOADED WITH APX 600 LBS IN THE REAR. THE TIRES WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPPMENT "TAKE OFF" TIRES AND RIMS FOR A 93 F250. THE TIRES AND WHEELS WERE PURCHASED AS A MATCHED SET WITH LESS THAN 600 MILES WEAR, FROM A FORD DEALERSHIP IN LATE 93 OR EARLY 94. I AM NATURALLY CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY WITH THE REMAINING 3 FIRESTONE TIRES. THE TIRE DEMONSTRATED NO BULGING, EDGE SEPARATION, "THUMPING" OR FLAT SPOTS PRIOR TO FAILURE. THE TIRE DID SHOW SIGNS OF A SLOW LEAK WITH A LOSS OF 2-4 PSI A MONTH WHEN SET AT 60 PSI. REPEATED INSPECTIONS FOR NAILS, SCREWS, PUNCTURES OR SIDEWALL DAMAGE WERE NEGATIVE. I ATTRIBUTED THE TIRE PRESSURE LOSS TO A BAD VALVE STEM. THE WEAR PATTERN ON THE REMAINING TIRES IS CONSISTENT WITH NORMAL OPERATION. I USE THE VEHICLE RECREATIONALY AND NOT FOR WORK. PLEASE HELP, WHAT SHOULD I DO??? (DOT NUMBER: VNOR1WT103 TIRESIZE: LT23585R16)
Safety Rating for the 1968 CHEVROLET C SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1968 CHEVROLET C SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1968 CHEVROLET C SERIES
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1968 CHEVROLET C SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET C SERIES
- 1965 CHEVROLET C SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1966 CHEVROLET C SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1967 CHEVROLET C SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1968 CHEVROLET C SERIES (current)
- 1969 CHEVROLET C SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1970 CHEVROLET C SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1973 CHEVROLET C SERIES — 0 complaints
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