Right rear tire fell off while driving, resulting in loss of control/accident (new jersey state police accident report). *Ak
Vehicle safety record
1979 GMC Bus Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1979 GMC Bus with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Bus year, for its age
#24 most complained-about 1979 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1979 GMC Bus problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 1979 GMC Bus
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1979 GMC Bus. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 1979 GMC Bus
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GMC Bus: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | F |
1979 GMC Bus vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 GMC Bus | 1 | 0 | F | |
| 1979 GMC GMC | 2 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 1979 GMC C2500 | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1979 GMC C Series(light) | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1979 GMC Bus
Does the 1979 GMC Bus have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1979 GMC Bus right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1979 GMC Bus?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1979 GMC Bus had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 12, 1994 and the latest on November 12, 1994. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1979 GMC Bus a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 16 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical GMC Bus year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which GMC Bus years have the most complaints?
1979 (1), 1995 (1), 1999 (1). See every GMC Bus year compared.
What should I do if my 1979 GMC Bus has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data