Does the 1978 GMC C35 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, 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 1978 GMC C35 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a GMC 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 1978 GMC C35?

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

1978 GMC C35 recalls

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

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1978 GMC C35. 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 GMC 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 GMC dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1978 GMC C35 recalls, newest first

August 15, 1978NHTSA 78V177000237,693 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack

Summary: The nut on the carrier support bolt assembly may break which would allow the entire wheel and tire assembly to separate from the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the tire and wheel carrier bolt assembly at no charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 1, 1978NHTSA 78V11600029 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension

Summary: The left and right front suspension crossmember strut rods, which give added strength, may have been omitted during assembly. Consequently, a frame crossmember crack could eventually develop at the forward vertical front suspension bolt.
Remedy: Dealer will install the necessary front left and right rods without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1978 GMC C35 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other GMC C35 years

Other 1978 GMC models

Questions

Does the 1978 GMC C35 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, 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 1978 GMC C35 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a GMC 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 1978 GMC C35?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.