NHTSA Recall 77V178000: Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 330,468 vehicles. It affects 11 models including the Chevrolet C10.
| NHTSA campaign | 77V178000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Report received | October 14, 1977 |
| Owner notification | November 7, 1977 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
The accelerator pedal rod in combination with the pedal installed on the involved vehicles may cut through the floor pan rubber mat or carpet into the thick resilient insulation pad underneath during heavy or repeated full throttle applications. As a result, the accelerator pedal rod may catch in the mat or carpet, preventing the throttle from returning to idle when the driver"s foot is removed from the pedal.
Safety risk
Not provided.
Remedy
Dealer will install a new accelerator pedal and retainer designed to prevent the accelerator pedal rod from cutting the rubber mat or carpet. This will be performed without charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: light trucks.system: throttle linkages and control; accelerator pedal rod.consequences of defect: in the event that the throttle does not return to idle,the vehicle would not decelerate as expected and loss of vehicle control and anaccident could result.
Vehicles covered by recall 77V178000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet C10 | 1976, 1977 |
| Chevrolet C20 | 1976, 1977 |
| Chevrolet C30 | 1976, 1977 |
| Chevrolet K10 | 1976, 1977 |
| Chevrolet K20 | 1976, 1977 |
| Chevrolet K30 | 1976, 1977 |
| GMC C10 | 1976, 1977 |
| GMC C20 | 1976, 1977 |
| GMC K10 | 1976, 1977 |
| GMC K20 | 1976, 1977 |
| GMC K30 | 1976, 1977 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.