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1976 Chevrolet C30Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1976 Chevrolet C30, most often about the tires. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Tires

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 29, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1976 Chevrolet C30 has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1976 Chevrolet C30 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

1976 vs. every other C30 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 C30 median. How we score

'67'70'71'73'74'75'76'77'78'79'80'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1976 Chevrolet C30, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITYEA92041 · closed Mar 9, 1995
    No recall
In owners' words

What C30 owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DUE TO ONE DEFECTIVE TIRE AND THREE OTHERS OUT OF BALANCE, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS BOUNCING AT 55 MPH. *PH THE TRUCK THE CONSUMER PURCHASED ONLY HAD 8900 MILES ON IT A. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A TIRE CENTER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT ONE REAR TIRE HAD EXCESSIVE ROAD FORCE OF OVER 60 LBS.…
Complaint 10068581 · Apr 20, 2004

Own a 1976 C30?

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