1979 Chevrolet C10
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1979 Chevrolet C10. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1979 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.
Owner complaints
4 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Structure › Frame and members
Consumer states the frame behind the steering gear box have cracks severely, it causes the gear box to disconnect from the wall and the vehicle loss steering control while driving. nlm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Passenger side fuel tank failed.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Gas tank mounted to frame which buckled, allowing tank to contact road surface. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
When tank IS half way filled with gas, the fuel tank leaks. please describe.*ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel system integrity
There is no summary currently available
- A-frame and crankshaft
A-frame and crankshaft
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