Does the 1979 Chevrolet LUV Pick UP have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1979 Chevrolet LUV Pick UP recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Chevrolet dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1979 Chevrolet LUV Pick UP?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1979 Chevrolet LUV Pick UP recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1979 Chevrolet LUV Pick UP. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Chevrolet been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Chevrolet dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1979 Chevrolet LUV Pick UP recalls, newest first

December 3, 1979NHTSA 79V25400015,981 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper arm

Summary: The front suspension upper control arm shaft attaching bolts may loosen on the involved vehicles. The loosened condition of the control arm can result in incorrect front wheel alignment and a noticeable increase in steering effort. If this condition is not corrected the attaching bolts may fall out or pull through the frame bracket. The unattached control arm shaft could chafe against the brake pipe and lead to brake pipe failure.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the front suspension upper control arm shaft attachment on all suspect vehicles. If the control arm has detached from the shock tower, the brake pipe will be inspected and replaced if damaged.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1979 Chevrolet LUV Pick UP were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Chevrolet LUV Pick UP years

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Questions

Does the 1979 Chevrolet LUV Pick UP have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1979 Chevrolet LUV Pick UP recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Chevrolet dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1979 Chevrolet LUV Pick UP?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.