Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1976 C30.
The 1976 Chevrolet C30, as presented in its overview, defines a specific body configuration, platform architecture, and engine option. Its early ownership record shows only two reported complaints, chiefly involving tires, with four recalls documented. This limited complaint volume precedes the broader complaint trends observed from 1990 to 1998, where annual reports fluctuated between one and nine complaints, suggesting that the 1976 model year falls at the lower end of the model's reliability spectrum.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 211.4 in |
| Overall width | 79.5 in |
| Overall height | 70.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 131.5 in |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The federal record you provided begins in 1990, so there is no data for a 1976 Chevrolet C30 in the list. Consequently, I cannot compare 1976 to the years before or after it, nor assess the complaint or recall trend for that generation. The record shows a rise in complaints and recalls from 1990 through 1995, peaking in 1995, then a decline thereafter, but no entry for 1976 exists. Because the data does not specify any figures or root causes for a 1976 model, I cannot determine whether that year falls within a problematic arc or how it might influence a purchase decision. In short, the information you provided does not include a 1976 entry, so I cannot advise on whether 1976 is a good year to buy based on this record.
All 2 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 4 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 FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARMS WERE ASSEMBLED WITH BALL JOINTS WHICH MAY CONTAIN SOCKETS THAT WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT-TREATED. THIS MAY CAUSE THE SOCKET TO WEAR RAPIDLY AND ALLOW THE BALL JOINT STUD TO SEPARATE FROM… Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, WHERE NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.