1979 GMC C SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1979 GMC C SERIES
The 1979 GMC C SERIES has received a total of 0 safety complaints 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:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN.
Recalls for the 1979 GMC C SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1979 GMC C SERIES, potentially affecting up to 0 vehicles.
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...
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No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1979 GMC C SERIES.
Safety Rating for the 1979 GMC C SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1979 GMC C SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1979 GMC C SERIES
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1979 GMC C SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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