This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Vehicle description: 1973-1979 light duty pickup trucks and vans equipped with flexible engine cooling fans. The flex fans...
Engine & cooling
Chevrolet C Series Engine problems by year
3 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Chevrolet C Series's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
Engine recalls
There is a possibility that a separated motor mount may allow the engine to lift, which may affect the throttle linkage, momentarily increasing throttle, possibly to full throttle.
Latest C Series engine complaints
I first notest paint chips on the gas cap, then I experenced paint peeling as I washed off bird dropings on the hood area and cab. I now have heavy peeling on the right front finder and the top of the cab.
OIL LEAK
Misfire on all cyls did not pass emissions inspection test. Factory bulletin says that water from defective checkvalve on vapor canistor will contaminate fuel rail causing emissions system failure. Factory warranty is supossed to cover emission system to 70,000 mi.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data