How many recalls does the 1978 Chevrolet Cjv738v have?

The 1978 Chevrolet Cjv738v has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1978 Chevrolet Cjv738v has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

1978 Chevrolet Cjv738v Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1978 Chevrolet Cjv738v has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 134 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 78V071000 1978-04-04 134 affected

Defect

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONTAIN AN EMERGENCY STOP CONTROL FOR EMERGENCY STOPPING OF THE VEHICLE. THIS EMERGENCY STOP CONTROL IS NECESSARY TO PREVENT ENGINE OVERSPEED AND TO STOP THE ENGINE IN CASE OF A FUEL MALFUNCTION.

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL INSTALL AN EMERGENCY STOP CONTROL AT NO CHARGE.

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 Cjv738v as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.