- The problem
- On the involved vehicles, an interference condition may exist between the carburetor fuel pipe assembly and the air conditioning bracket. This could eventually cause the pipe to wear through due to vibration and fuel pressure pulsation.
- The fix
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reposition the carburetor fuel pipe at no charge.
Vehicle safety record
1978 GMC G30 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1978 GMC G30 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 1978 for the hoses, lines / piping, and fittings.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical G30 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1978 GMC G30 recalls 1
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 1978 GMC G30 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 G30: every year compared
All G30 years1978 GMC G30 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 GMC G30 | 0 | 1 | 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 G30
Does the 1978 GMC G30 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1978 GMC G30: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (May 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 G30 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1978 GMC G30 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical GMC G30 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 1978 GMC G30 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