Vehicle recall 77V171000 · October 12, 1977

Chevrolet C10 and GMC C10

The involved vehicles were assembled with a standard front suspension assembly, instead of the specified heavy-duty front suspension.

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

Summary: The involved vehicles were assembled with a standard front suspension assembly, instead of the specified heavy-duty front suspension. Operation of vehicle while carrying the maximum rated load may lead to deterioration and eventual failure of front suspension components.
Remedy: Dealer will install the proper front suspension components without charge to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with rpo F44 and F60 heavy chassisequipment and springs.system: suspension; front suspension.consequences of defect: failure of the front suspension could cause loss ofsteering control without prior warning, and an accident.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 77V171000
Reported to NHTSA: October 12, 1977
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: October 12, 1977
Vehicles potentially affected: 17
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Front

Recall 77V171000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Chevrolet C10 (1977): 1977
GMC C10 (1977): 1977

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