1978 CHEVROLET C SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1978 CHEVROLET C SERIES
The 1978 CHEVROLET C SERIES has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN.
Recalls for the 1978 CHEVROLET C SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1978 CHEVROLET C SERIES, potentially affecting up to 237,693 vehicles.
Recall 78V177000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
| 237,693 vehicles affected
Defect: THE NUT ON THE CARRIER SUPPORT BOLT ASSEMBLY MAY BREAK WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE ENTIRE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE TIRE AND WHEEL CARRIER BOLT ASSEMBLY AT NO CHARGE.
View full details →Recall 01I004000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Defect: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1973-1979 LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH FLEXIBLE ENGINE COOLING FANS. THE FLEX FANS WERE INSTALLED ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEAVY COOLING SYSTEM AND WITHOUT AIR CONDITIONING. OVER TIME, CRACKS CAN DEVELOP...
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE FAN BLADES, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: OWNERS ARE BEING ASKED TO INSPECT THE FAN ASSEMBLY TO CONFIRM IF IT IS EQUIPPED WITH THE FAN IN QUESTION. THE FAN ASSEMBLY HAS SEVEN FAN BLADES AND IS IDENTIFIED BY PART NUMBER 336032 ON EACH FAN BLADE. IF THE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1978 CHEVROLET C SERIES
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1978 CHEVROLET C SERIES.
Safety Rating for the 1978 CHEVROLET C SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1978 CHEVROLET C SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1978 CHEVROLET C SERIES
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1978 CHEVROLET C SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET C SERIES
- 1973 CHEVROLET C SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1974 CHEVROLET C SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1975 CHEVROLET C SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1976 CHEVROLET C SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1977 CHEVROLET C SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1978 CHEVROLET C SERIES (current)
- 1979 CHEVROLET C SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1982 CHEVROLET C SERIES — 1 complaint
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