- 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 K15 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1978 GMC K15 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in August 1978 for the carrier / rack.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical K15 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1978 GMC K15 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 front nuts may not have been tightened to specifications. These nuts could loosen during vehicle operation and cause the front hub and rotor assembly to separate from the wheel and tire assembly.
- The fix
- The dealer will tighten the nuts to specifications on all affected vehicles at no cost to owner.
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No complaints about the 1978 GMC K15 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 K15: every year compared
All K15 years1978 GMC K15 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 GMC K15 | 0 | 2 | D | |
| 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 K15
Does the 1978 GMC K15 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1978 GMC K15: carrier / rack (August 1978); arm (August 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 K15 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1978 GMC K15 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical GMC K15 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 K15 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