How many recalls does the 1978 GMC CABALLERO have?

The 1978 GMC CABALLERO has 2 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 1978 GMC CABALLERO?

The most recent recall was issued on January 11, 1985 and relates to the not entered system.

Is the 1978 GMC CABALLERO affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 2 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

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1978 GMC CABALLERO Recalls — Canada & USA

Summary

The 1978 GMC Caballero has 2 recalls, the more serious being a rear axle retaining clip that can dislodge and allow the axle, wheel, and brake drum to separate from the vehicle, causing a sudden loss of control. The second recall is a compliance issue: certain vehicles may not meet Canadian exhaust emissions standards.

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Transport CanadaCritical

January 11, 1985

1978 GMC CABALLEROTransport Canada Recall #1985010

NOT ENTERED

Defect

THE AXLE RETAINING "C" CLIP IN THE DIFFERENTIAL MAY DISLODGE AND ALLOW THE AXLE, WHEEL AND BRAKE DRUM TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN SUBJECTED TO SIDE FORCES. AXLE SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND POSSIBLE CRASH.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

No remedy description available.

153,969 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 5R12

Transport CanadaLow Risk

March 14, 1984

1978 GMC CABALLERO

Other Model Years

1979 (1)

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