- 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
1976 GMC P20 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1976 GMC P20 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 1977 for the lower arm.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical P20 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1976 GMC P20 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 1976 GMC P20 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.
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Does the 1976 GMC P20 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1976 GMC P20: lower arm (June 1977). 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 1976 GMC P20 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1976 GMC P20 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical GMC P20 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 1976 GMC P20 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