- The problem
- The front suspension control arms were assembled with ball joints which may contain sockets that were not properly heat-treated. This may cause the socket to wear rapidly and allow the ball joint stud to separate from the socket, causing either the left or right wheel suspension to collapse.
- The fix
- Dealer will inspect and, where necessary, will replace the ball joints without charge to owner.
Vehicle safety record
1975 GMC C30 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1975 GMC C30 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in June 1977 for the lower arm.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical C30 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1975 GMC C30 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1975 GMC C30 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
GMC C30: every year compared
All C30 years1975 GMC C30 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 GMC C30 | 0 | 2 | D | |
| 1975 GMC GMC | 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 1975 GMC C30
Does the 1975 GMC C30 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1975 GMC C30: lower arm (June 1977); multi piece (September 1975). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1975 GMC C30 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1975 GMC C30 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical GMC C30 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.
What should I do if my 1975 GMC C30 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