Vehicle recall 78V116000 · June 1, 1978

Chevrolet C30 and GMC C35

The left and right front suspension crossmember strut rods, which give added strength, may have been omitted during assembly.

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

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.
Notes: Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with hydraulic power brakes.system: suspension; strut rod.consequences of defect: continued operation of vehicle could result inseparation of the crossmember from the frame, loss of vehicle control, and anaccident.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 78V116000
Reported to NHTSA: June 1, 1978
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: June 1, 1978
Vehicles potentially affected: 29
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension

Recall 78V116000 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 C30 (1978): 1978
GMC C35 (1978): 1978

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