1978 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1978 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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3 safety recalls for the 1978 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

1. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

   NHTSA 80V014000 Reported February 26, 1980 46,556 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   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.

   Remedy: The dealer will replace the front brake tubes at no charge to owner.

2. Cables (electrical system)

   NHTSA 80V016000 Reported February 26, 1980 8,474 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   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.

   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.

3. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

   NHTSA 80V017000 Reported February 26, 1980 850 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   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.

   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.

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1978 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

• Tires: tread/belt2
• Engine and engine cooling: fan1

What owners are reporting

“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 nth”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 3, 2001 · Engine and engine cooling

“Tread separated from tire. Tire is still in our possession.( DOT number: vdxvatc508 )”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 4, 2000 · Tires

Compare Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck model year in NHTSA's database.

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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.