6
recalls
The GMC C30 has 6 recalls covering 165,085 vehicles as reported; model year 1979 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
6
Most for 1979: 2
Units affected
165K
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the GMC C30 by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic3 · 41K units
- Exterior lighting1 · 15K units
- Suspension1 · 108K units
- Wheels1 · 1,441 units
GMC C30 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 1979 | Buick Century, Electra, Lesabre, Regal and 18 more (1979): Exterior lightingNo. 79V142000 | Other or not stated | 15,328 |
| Jan 16, 1979 | Chevrolet C20, C30; GMC 20, C30 (1979): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 79V026000 | Other or not stated | 222 |
| Aug 10, 1977 | Chevrolet C30; GMC C30 (1977): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 77V119000 | Other or not stated | 1,232 |
| Jun 22, 1977 | Chevrolet C20, C30, G30, P20 and 6 more (1975-1976): SuspensionNo. 77V098000 | Other or not stated | 107,584 |
| Dec 19, 1975 | Buick Century, Electra, Lesabre, Regal and 19 more (1976): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 75V214000 | Other or not stated | 39,278 |
| Sep 3, 1975 | Chevrolet C30, P30; GMC C30, P30 (1975): WheelsNo. 75V165000 | Other or not stated | 1,441 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1979 GMC C30 recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 1979 GMC C30. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the GMC C30 have?
6 recalls cover the GMC C30, for 165,085 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, hydraulic (3 recalls).
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.