- The problem
- The involved vehicles may not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "Air brake systems". The trailer brake control air line was connected to the front brake double check valve rather than the stop lamp switch double check valve, such that in the event of a failure of the truck front brake system the trailer brakes cannot be applied using the service brake control (treadle valve).
- The fix
- Dealer will inspect and connect the brake control air line to the proper valve, without charge to owner.
Vehicle safety record
1976 GMC TE65 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1976 GMC TE65 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 1977 for the interconnecting assembly(wiring).
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical TE65 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1976 GMC TE65 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 TE65 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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All TE65 yearsQuestions about the 1976 GMC TE65
Does the 1976 GMC TE65 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1976 GMC TE65: interconnecting assembly(wiring) (September 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 TE65 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1976 GMC TE65 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical GMC TE65 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 TE65 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