- The problem
- This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Vehicle description: 1973-1979 light duty pickup trucks and vans equipped with flexible engine cooling fans. The flex fans were installed on vehicles equipped with a heavy cooling system and without air conditioning. Over time, cracks can develop in the fan blade due to fatigue, engine modifications, or vehicle crashes.
- The risk
- This could result in separation of the fan blades, increasing the risk of injury or death.
- The fix
- Owners are being asked to inspect the fan assembly to confirm if it is equipped with the fan in question. The fan assembly has seven fan blades and is identified by part number 336032 on each fan blade. If the vehicle is equipped with the flexible fan assembly, you should replace the fan. A new four-blade fixed pitch fan (part number 461317) will be available within the next few weeks. Gm recommends that you never stand in line with or near the engine cooling fan when revving the engine. For the owner's protection, the hood should be closed when revving the engine. Gm has decided to conduct a service campaign to advise owners to replace the fan assembly. Owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782, concerning this program.
Vehicle safety record
1973 GMC Van Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1973 GMC Van have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2001 for the fan.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Van year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1973 GMC Van 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 1973 GMC Van 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 Van: every year compared
All Van years1973 GMC Van vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 GMC Van | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 1973 GMC GMC | 2 | 2 | C | 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 1973 GMC Van
Does the 1973 GMC Van have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1973 GMC Van: fan (March 2001). 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 1973 GMC Van had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1973 GMC Van a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical GMC Van 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 1973 GMC Van 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