- The problem
- The nut on the carrier support bolt assembly may break which would allow the entire wheel and tire assembly to separate from the vehicle.
- The fix
- Dealer will replace the tire and wheel carrier bolt assembly at no charge.
Vehicle safety record
1978 GMC C35 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1978 GMC C35 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in August 1978 for the carrier / rack.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical C35 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1978 GMC C35 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
- The problem
- The left and right front suspension crossmember strut rods, which give added strength, may have been omitted during assembly. Consequently, a frame crossmember crack could eventually develop at the forward vertical front suspension bolt.
- The fix
- Dealer will install the necessary front left and right rods without charge to owner.
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No complaints about the 1978 GMC C35 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 C35: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 0 | 2 | C |
1978 GMC C35 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 GMC C35 | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 1978 GMC C15 | 1 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1978 GMC C Series(light) | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1978 GMC C/K Pickup | 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 C35
Does the 1978 GMC C35 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1978 GMC C35: carrier / rack (August 1978); suspension (June 1978). 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 1978 GMC C35 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1978 GMC C35 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 53 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical GMC C35 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 C35 years have the most complaints?
1985 (1), 1988 (1). See every GMC C35 year compared.
What should I do if my 1978 GMC C35 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