Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1976 C10.
The 1976 Chevrolet C10 represents one model year within the Chevrolet C10 line, and the reliability data attached to it is remarkably sparse—just three owner complaints filed, with fuel system issues on the gasoline side leading the limited list, alongside two recalls. Measured against the model's complaint history from 1990 through 2001, the 1976 year sits firmly at the quiet end of the spectrum, well below the 1995 peak of 40 complaints and only marginally above the single complaint recorded in 1998. For a researcher, that near-absence of reported problems makes the 1976 model year a useful low-incidence reference point against which the more heavily reported years of the line can be compared.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 188.6 in |
| Overall width | 78.3 in |
| Overall height | 68.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3523 lb |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The federal record for the C10 generation begins in 1990, long after the 1976 model year, so no complaint, recall, investigation, or TSB data exist for the target year itself. Across the documented span, complaints rose sharply from 3 in 1990–1991 to a peak of 40 in 1995, then fell back to single digits by 1998 and remained low through 2001. Recalls followed a similar arc, climbing to 15 in 1994 and 12‑11 in the mid‑1990s before dropping to 1‑6 in the later years. Investigations were sporadic, and TSB activity was minimal early on but surged dramatically after 1998, reaching 56 in 2001. Because the 1976 C10 sits before any recorded federal issues and the generation’s problem density peaks a decade later, the data suggest the 1976 model does not inherit the later‑generation spikes; however, the absence of specific historical data means you should still conduct a thorough mechanical inspection. Overall, the trend implies that 1976 is not flagged by federal records and can be considered a relatively safe year to buy, pending standard due‑diligence on condition.
All 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS… Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ROD IN COMBINATION WITH THE PEDAL INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY CUT THROUGH THE FLOOR PAN RUBBER MAT OR CARPET INTO THE THICK RESILIENT INSULATION PAD UNDERNEATH DURING HEAVY OR REPEATED… Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND RETAINER DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ROD FROM CUTTING THE RUBBER MAT OR CARPET. THIS WILL BE PERFORMED WITHOUT CHARGE.
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