1979 GMC VAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1979 GMC VAN
The 1979 GMC VAN 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:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN. The most commonly reported problem area is the Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1979 GMC VAN
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1979 GMC VAN, 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1979 GMC VAN
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1979 GMC VAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DOOR LATCHES FAIL CAUSING DOORS TO OPEN WHILE VEHICLE IN MOTION.
Safety Rating for the 1979 GMC VAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1979 GMC VAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1979 GMC VAN
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1979 GMC VAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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