1979 CHEVROLET CHEVROLET TRUCK
3 recalls — 2 complaints — 1 TSBs
80V017000 Feb 26, 1980
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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.
80V016000 Feb 26, 1980
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
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.
80V014000 Feb 26, 1980
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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 COND... Read more
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE TUBES AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Dec 11, 1998
Incident date: Oct 7, 1998
FAN BLADE BROKE OFF STRIKING MECHANIC IN THE FACE.
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Feb 9, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
FUEL TANK MOUNTED OUTSIDE FRAME. *SKD
Technical Service Bulletins — 1979 CHEVROLET CHEVROLET TRUCK
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 |
010101
Jan 1, 2001
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
SUBJECT REGARDING FLEXIBLE FAN BLADES *SLC
NHTSA Safety Investigations — CHEVROLET CHEVROLET TRUCK
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA98024
Opened: Nov 10, 1998 — Closed: Apr 20, 2000
FUEL LEAKS FROM THE VAPOR CANISTER
In January 1998, GM issued the technical service bulletin describing conditions which may result in fuel leakage from the emission vapor canister.According to the bulletin, when the subject vehicles are parked on an incline, with a full tank of gasoline, fuel can flow into the vapor canister.The rem... Read more
SQ97020
Opened: Oct 6, 1997 — Closed: Nov 19, 1997
UNINTENDED RELEASE OF THE REAR HATCH
GM REPORTED THAT THIS TSB WAS ORIGINATED AFTER A PLANT ENGINEER EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM.THIS WAS A PLANT GENERATED COMPLAINT. ODI HAS NO CONSUMER COMPLAINTS.GM REPORTED 6 FROM OWNERS BEING PUZZLED BY THE HATCH AJAR LAMP BEING ILLUMINATED.A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT, NOR A TREND, HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AT T... Read more
DP96003
Opened: Jan 2, 1996 — Closed: Feb 9, 1996
GAS TANK GUARD
Mr. Chevedden petition the agency requesting a defect investigation that would resultin the retrofitting of a low cost gas tank guard on all 1973-87 Chevrolet and GMC CK pickup trucks to prevent fires in a side impact
DP93001
Opened: Jan 5, 1993 — Closed: May 11, 1993
ANTILOCK BRAKES
ANTILOCK BRAKES
DP92016
Opened: Aug 17, 1992 — Closed: Dec 8, 1992
FUEL TANK POSITION
FUEL TANK POSITION
DP82004
Opened: Feb 5, 1982 — Closed: Jun 30, 1982
CAMSHAFT FAILURES
CAMSHAFT FAILURES
CHEVROLET CHEVROLET TRUCK — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET CHEVROLET TRUCK across all model years (1960–1999).
27
Total Recalls
656
Total Complaints
6
Investigations
36
Reported Crashes
11
Reported Fires
7
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET CHEVROLET TRUCK — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 0 | 48 | View |
| 2002 | 0 | 45 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 32 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 23 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 39 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 37 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 53 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 81 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 80 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 53 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 15 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 15 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 14 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 18 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 19 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 27 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 1984 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1982 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1981 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1979 (current) | 3 | 2 | |
| 1978 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 1976 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1974 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1972 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1962 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 | View |