Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck 1978
Model Chevrolet Truck made in 1978 by Chevrolet got 3 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, tires. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1978
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V016000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1978 to 06/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 8474 | 03/11/1980 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/26/1980 | 03/07/1980 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: medium trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes, mark ivengines and frame mounted batteries.system: electrical; battery cable, positive.consequences of defect: a damaged tube could result in a brake fluid leak and aloss of braking capability. this could occur without prior warning and cause avehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V017000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1978 to 01/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 850 | 02/21/1980 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/26/1980 | 03/07/1980 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: medium trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes, mark ivengines and fire apparatus.system: service brakes; hydraulic brake hose.consequences of defect: a leak in the brake hose would result in loss ofbraking action without prior warning and, possibly, an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| 80V014000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1978 to 07/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 46556 | 03/11/1980 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/26/1980 | 03/07/1980 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace the front brake tubes at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: medium and heavy trucks equipped with 7000 lb. front axlesand standard hydraulic brakes or 12,000 lb. front axles with hydraulic brakes.system: service brakes; hydraulic steel brake tube.consequences of defect: a fractured tube will result in a brake system fluidleak and loss of braking action. this could occur without prior warning andcould cause a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| 010101 | 01/01/2001 | 623520 | Subject regarding flexible fan blades *slc | 10/29/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||
| DP92016 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/17/1992 | 12/08/1992 | FUEL TANK POSITION | ||
| Fuel tank position | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| DP96003 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/02/1996 | 02/09/1996 | 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 | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 06/16/2001 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| While timing the engine on my truck the flex fan broke apart and hit me in the head just missing my eye. the blade cut a pretty good chunk out of my forehead. i am lucky to be alive. i believe the nthsa should do a full recall on this item. i was suprised to find out about all of the previous incidents reported to the nhtsa on this item without resulting in a recall. | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 08/27/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1985 | |
| Tread separated from tire. tire is still in our possession.( dot number: vdxvatc508 ) | |||