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Vehicle safety record
1978 GMC C/K Pickup Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1978 GMC C/K Pickup with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1). There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical C/K Pickup year, for its age
#15 most complained-about 1978 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1978 GMC C/K Pickup 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 1978 GMC C/K Pickup
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1978 GMC C/K Pickup. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 1978 GMC C/K Pickup
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
GMC C/K Pickup: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | A |
1978 GMC C/K Pickup vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 GMC C/K Pickup | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 1978 GMC C15 | 1 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1978 GMC C Series(light) | 1 | 0 | A | 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 1978 GMC C/K Pickup
Does the 1978 GMC C/K Pickup have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1978 GMC C/K Pickup 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 1978 GMC C/K Pickup?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 1978 GMC C/K Pickup had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 2, 2015 and the latest on April 2, 2015. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1978 GMC C/K Pickup a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 92 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical GMC C/K Pickup 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 C/K Pickup years have the most complaints?
1997 (25), 1998 (11), 2000 (6). See every GMC C/K Pickup year compared.
What should I do if my 1978 GMC C/K Pickup 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