How many recalls does the 1978 GMC C15 have?

The 1978 GMC C15 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1978 GMC C15 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.

What do owners complain about most on the 1978 GMC C15?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is power train.

1978 GMC C15 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1978 GMC C15 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 237,693 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 78V177000 1978-08-15 237,693 affected

Defect

THE NUT ON THE CARRIER SUPPORT BOLT ASSEMBLY MAY BREAK WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE ENTIRE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE TIRE AND WHEEL CARRIER BOLT ASSEMBLY AT NO CHARGE.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Transmission fails to shift properly while towing trailer, also sticks in overdrive.”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 1996-08-11

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 GMC C15 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.