1978 GMC C15 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1978 GMC C15
The 1978 GMC C15 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 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1978 GMC C15
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1978 GMC C15, 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 →Owner Complaints for the 1978 GMC C15
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1978 GMC C15. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TRANSMISSION FAILS TO SHIFT PROPERLY WHILE TOWING TRAILER, ALSO STICKS IN OVERDRIVE.
Safety Rating for the 1978 GMC C15
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1978 GMC C15 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1978 GMC C15
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1978 GMC C15
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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