1976 GMC SIERRA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1976 GMC SIERRA
The 1976 GMC SIERRA has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1976 GMC SIERRA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1976 GMC SIERRA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1976 GMC SIERRA
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1976 GMC SIERRA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1976 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS STARTED WHEN HE WENT UNDER THE HOOD TO MANUALLY ENGAGE THE THROTTLE. THE REMOVAL OF THE THROTTLE CAUSED THE COOLING FAN BLADE TO DISLODGE, STRIKING HIM IN THE HEAD AND FACE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SEVERE LACERATIONS TO BOTH THE FACE AND HEAD, AND HIS LEFT EYE WAS COMPLETELY SEVERED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED BLINDNESS IN THE RIGHT EYE AND SUSTAINED BRAIN INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
GOODYEAR TIRE EQUIPMENT ON 1976 GMC SIERRA FAILED. *MR ALL FOUR TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE SECOND INCIDENT INVOLVED THE FAILURE OF THE REPLACEMENT TIRES AFTER LESS THAN 7K MILES. THE FRONT TIRE DELIMINATED BUT DID NOT GO FLAT. THE RIGHT FRONT BULGED, DELIMINATED AND BLEWOUT. THE RIGHT REAR LOST AIR FOR TWO TO THREE WEEKS. THE LEFT FRONT TIRE DELIMINATED ONE MONTH BEFORE THE OTHER TWO TIRES. THE RIGHT FRONT BULGED DIAGONALLY ACROSS THE TREAD. A LARGE BULGE WAS IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE RIGHT REAR TIRE. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE COMPENSATED FOR THIS PROBLEM. (GOODYEAR/WORKHOUSE LOAD RANGE E) *SC *JB
Safety Rating for the 1976 GMC SIERRA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1976 GMC SIERRA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1976 GMC SIERRA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1976 GMC SIERRA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC SIERRA
- 1976 GMC SIERRA (current)
- 1977 GMC SIERRA — 4 complaints
- 1979 GMC SIERRA — 0 complaints
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