1977 Chevrolet C10
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1977 Chevrolet C10. Newest first.
Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
The accelerator pedal rod in combination with the pedal installed on the involved vehicles may cut through the floor pan rubber mat or carpet into the thick resilient insulation pad underneath during heavy or repeated full throttle applications. As a result, the accelerator pedal rod may catch in the mat or carpet, preventing the throttle from returning to…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will install a new accelerator pedal and retainer designed to prevent the accelerator pedal rod from cutting the rubber mat or carpet. This will be performed without charge.
The involved vehicles were assembled with a standard front suspension assembly, instead of the specified heavy-duty front suspension. Operation of vehicle while carrying the maximum rated load may lead to deterioration and eventual failure of front suspension components.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will install the proper front suspension components without charge to owner.
Owner complaints
4 complaints1 involved a crash2 involved a fire
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline
I enrolled in the gm program pending the court case regarding the gas tank placement outside of the frame, and associated fires on impact. G m will now not respond to my inquiries as to the resolution of the case.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
During right side impact crash, fuel tank ruptures and causes fire.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Was hit from the side that gas tank was on and vehicle caught fire. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Location of fuel tank creates potential for fire vehicle upon impact. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel system integrity
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