How many recalls does the 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic have?

The 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic has an open recall?

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1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,400 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEATS 78V180000 1978-08-16 1,400 affected

Defect

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "ANCHORAGE OF SEATS", IN THAT THE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLIES HAVE LOCK BARS WHICH MAY NOT REMAIN ENGAGED WHEN TEST PROCEDURE FORCES ARE APPLIED TO THE SEAT.

Remedy

DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL LOCK BAR RETURN SPRING WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.