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1978 GMC C35

Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.

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These records cover every 1978 GMC C35. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.

Recalls

2 recalls name the 1978 GMC C35. Newest first.

Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack
Aug 15, 1978NHTSA 78V177000237,693 vehicles
The nut on the carrier support bolt assembly may break which would allow the entire wheel and tire assembly to separate from the vehicle.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace the tire and wheel carrier bolt assembly at no charge.
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Suspension
Jun 1, 1978NHTSA 78V11600029 vehicles
The left and right front suspension crossmember strut rods, which give added strength, may have been omitted during assembly. Consequently, a frame crossmember crack could eventually develop at the forward vertical front suspension bolt.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will install the necessary front left and right rods without charge to owner.
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