1978 Chevrolet C10Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1978 Chevrolet C10, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2000. Updated daily.
Where the 1978 Chevrolet C10 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1978 Chevrolet C10 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1978 vs. every other C10 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C10 median. How we score
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- Caution
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1978 Chevrolet C10, and the recalls they led to.
- FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITYNo recall
What C10 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TRANSMISSION PAN BOLT THREADS IN TRANSMISSION CASING LEAKING, CAUSING FLUID LOSS, RESULTING IN SLIPPAGE IN HIGH GEAR, MAY EVENTUALLY CAUSE BURNED BANDS IN TRANSMISSION.
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