1979 GMC C30
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1979 GMC C30. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1979 GMC C30. Newest first.
On the involved vehicles the brake stoplight and cruise control switch which IS operated by the brake pedal may have been assembled with an incorrect lubricant on the actuating plunger. This can cause the rear brake stoplights to become inoperative and the cruise control, if activated, to stay electrically engaged.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake stoplight and cruise control switch at no cost to owner.
The front hoses on the involved vehicles may have improperly oriented hose fittings, resulting in a rubbing contact between the right brake hose and the upper control arm of the front suspension or in a twisted left hose resulting in a faulty attachment at the frame fitting. Should either of these conditions exist, they could eventually result in brake hose…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both front brake hoses at no cost to owner.
Every GMC C30 model year
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