1978 · General Motors, Llc

General Motors, Llc Recalls Reported in 1978

29 NHTSA safety recalls affecting approximately 1,739,146 vehicles.

1978 Recalls

All 29 General Motors, Llc recalls

Sorted by most recent. Click any recall for full defect summary, corrective action, and your next steps.

Recall 78V252000
General Motors, Llc
Power train:transmission:automatic:lever and linka
Power Train · 6,155 affected · Nov 20, 1978
Large Recall 78V248000
General Motors, Llc
Fuel:fuel tank assembly
Fuel System, Gasoline · 320,000 affected · Nov 16, 1978
Recall 78V247000
General Motors, Llc
Brakes:hydraulic:master cylinder:other
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 67 affected · Nov 13, 1978
Recall 78V246000
General Motors, Llc
Interior systems:seat belts:lap:front
Seat Belts · 33 affected · Nov 9, 1978
Recall 78V244000
General Motors, Llc
Steering:wheel and column
Steering · 519 affected · Nov 7, 1978
Recall 78V245000
General Motors, Llc
Engine cooling system:fan
Engine And Engine Cooling · 152 affected · Nov 7, 1978
Large Recall 78V242000
General Motors, Llc
Suspension:independent front:bearing wheel
Suspension · 130,965 affected · Nov 6, 1978
Recall 78V205000
General Motors, Llc
Emergency parking brake:mechanical:warning system:
Parking Brake · 1,252 affected · Sep 26, 1978
Recall 78V206000
General Motors, Llc
Equipment:other labels
Equipment · 1,688 affected · Sep 26, 1978
Recall 78V207000
General Motors, Llc
Fuel:fuel tank assembly:tank
Fuel System, Gasoline · 2,024 affected · Sep 26, 1978
Large Recall 78V189000
General Motors, Llc
Interior systems:instrument panel:other part
N/A · 388,867 affected · Aug 30, 1978
Recall 78V180000
General Motors, Llc
Interior systems:bench seat latch
Seats · 1,400 affected · Aug 16, 1978
Large Recall 78V177000
General Motors, Llc
Equipment:carrier:spare tire
Equipment · 237,693 affected · Aug 15, 1978
Recall 78V166000
General Motors, Llc
Suspension:independent front spindle:knuckle:steer
Steering · 16 affected · Aug 7, 1978
Recall 78V162000
General Motors, Llc
Brakes:air lines and fittings
Service Brakes, Air · 1,278 affected · Jul 27, 1978
Recall 78V149000
General Motors, Llc
Equipment:certification label
Equipment · 18 affected · Jun 27, 1978
Recall 78V148000
General Motors, Llc
Brakes:axle controllers
Service Brakes, Air · 1,343 affected · Jun 26, 1978
Recall 78V135000
General Motors, Llc
Steering:linkages:arm:pitman
Steering · 22,353 affected · Jun 13, 1978
Large Recall 78V138000
General Motors, Llc
Power train:axle assembly:shaft axle
Power Train · 265,068 affected · Jun 13, 1978
Large Recall 78V139000
General Motors, Llc
Engine cooling system:fan
Engine And Engine Cooling · 333,619 affected · Jun 13, 1978
Recall 78V116000
General Motors, Llc
Suspension:independent front attaching mechanisms:
N/A · 29 affected · Jun 1, 1978
Recall 78V115000
General Motors, Llc
Interior systems:seat head restraints:adjustable
Seats · 1,643 affected · May 24, 1978
Recall 78V107000
General Motors, Llc
Fuel:fuel lines:metallic
Fuel System, Gasoline · 226 affected · May 15, 1978
Recall 78V098000
General Motors, Llc
Brakes:computer module
Service Brakes, Air · 59 affected · May 3, 1978
Recall 78V101000
General Motors, Llc
Equipment:certification label
Equipment · 149 affected · May 3, 1978
Recall 78V083000
General Motors, Llc
Interior systems:active restraints:belt retractors
Seat Belts · 28 affected · Apr 14, 1978
Recall 78V071000
General Motors, Llc
Engine:other parts
Engine And Engine Cooling · 134 affected · Apr 4, 1978
Recall 78V018000
General Motors, Llc
Equipment:other labels
Equipment · 100 affected · Jan 24, 1978
Recall 78V019000
General Motors, Llc
Steering:column coupling
Steering · 22,268 affected · Jan 24, 1978

General Motors, Llc 1978 Recall FAQ

How many recalls did General Motors, Llc issue in 1978?

General Motors, Llc issued 29 NHTSA-tracked safety recalls in 1978, affecting an estimated 1,739,146 vehicles.

How do I check if my 1978 General Motors, Llc vehicle is under recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see every active recall for your specific vehicle.

Is the repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires manufacturers to remedy safety defects at no cost — regardless of vehicle age or ownership history.