1974 GMC GMC Truck recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-21. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
3 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Vehicle Speed Control
What's wrong, in plain English: A vehicle part that may fail.
What could happen:
The fix:
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1974 GMC TRUCK.
- Book a repair at any authorized GMC dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 74V086000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Summary:
Consequence:
Remedy:
Notes: GMC CAMPAIGN NO C-74-C-1. TRANSIT AND INTERCITY COACHES. POSSIBILITY THAT THEVALVE CAGE ASSEMBLY, AN INTERNAL PART OF THE ACCELERATOR SYSTEM, COULD FRACTURERESULTING IN AN AIR LEAK OR COMPLETE MALFUNCTION. IF THIS OCCURS, IT MAYRESULT IN POOR ACCELERATION OR THE THROTTLE STICKING IN ANY POSITION.(CORRRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING IMPROVED VALVE REPAIR KIT).
2. Visibility (wipers / glass)
What's wrong, in plain English: You may not be able to see the road clearly.
What could happen:
The fix:
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1974 GMC TRUCK.
- Book a repair at any authorized GMC dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 75V019000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Summary:
Consequence:
Remedy:
Notes: GMC CAMPAIGN NO C-75-C-1. COACHES. POSSIBILITY THAT THE BUS WINDOW RETENTIONAND RELEASE FAILS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETYSTANDARD NUMBER 217. (CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND ADJUSTING EMERGENCY ESCAPEWINDOWS TO CONFORM TO STANDARD 217. )
3. Steering
What's wrong, in plain English: If steering fails you can lose control of the car.
What could happen:
The fix:
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1974 GMC TRUCK.
- Book a repair at any authorized GMC dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 76V065000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Summary:
Consequence:
Remedy:
Notes: CHEVROLET TRUCKS CAMPAIGN NO 74C21. GMC CAMPAIGN NO 76-C-10. HEAVY DUTYTRUCKS. POSSIBILITY THAT THE STEERING ARMS PRODUCED BY ROCKWELL INTERNATIONALMAY CONTAIN A FORGING FLAW, WHICH COULD RESULT IN FAILURE. SUCH A FAILURE OFTHE STEERING ARM COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNINGAND COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE CRASH. (CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACINGDEFECTIVE STEERING ARMS).
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1974 GMC GMC Truck owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Wheels / tires (2), Fuel system (1), Gasoline (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (3)
06/13/2022 · Wheels / tires
The contact own a 1974 GMC Motorhome equipped with Goodyear g159 8.75r16.5lt tires. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, a loud bang emitted from the vehicle as a flapping noise soon followed. The contact pulled over and discovered that one of the rear passenger side tires had blown out. The contact was able to slowly drive the vehicle to a near…
08/26/2005 · Wheels / tires
DT: THE CALLER SAID THREE TIRES BLEW OUT. IT SOUNDED LIKE A GUN SHOT. THE CALLER SAID THE STEEL TREAD CAME OFF. WHEN SHE TOOK THE TIRES TO THE DEALER THE FORTH ONE HAD A BULGE ON THE TREAD , AND THEY TOOK IT OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CALLER SAID THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING STILL ALL THREE TIMES. THE TIRES HAD ABOUT 8000 MILES ON THEM, THE TREAD DEPTH WAS L…
12/02/1997 · Fuel system · fire
FUEL TANK MOUNTED IN REAR OF DRIVERS SEAT, RESULTED IN A FIRE DURING IMPACT. (MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL REPORT)(ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT).