1979 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1979 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck. Newest first.
The hydraulic steel brake tube connecting the brake hose to the left or right front top wheel cylinder may develop a fracture in the bend next to the wheel cylinder. This fracture results from periodic high stresses in the tube due to "brake chatter" which can occur during certain environmental conditions.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will replace the front brake tubes at no charge to owner.
A misrouting of the positive battery cable may exist. As a result, the positive battery cable insulation could be damaged from exhaust manifold heat. The wire in the cable may then contact and damage the metal brake tube.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
All involved vehicles will be inspected for positive battery cable misrouting and possible heat damage to the insulation. If necessary, the positive battery cable will be replaced or rerouted at no charge to owner.
During testing of the fire apparatus, extreme heat generated from the right side engine exhaust manifold, resulted in damage to the brake hose at the frame fitting. This could cause a leak in the front axle hydraulic brake hose.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will install an exhaust heat shield at the right side frame to brake hose fitting and replace front brake hoses at no charge to owner.
Owner complaints
2 complaints1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
Fan blade broke off striking mechanic in the face.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Fuel tank mounted outside frame. *skd
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Gas tank guard
Mr. Chevedden petition the agency requesting a defect investigation that would resultin the retrofitting of a low cost gas tank guard on all 1973-87 Chevrolet and GMC CK pickup trucks to prevent fires in a side impact
- Fuel tank position
Fuel tank position
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 623520Subject regarding flexible fan blades *slc
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