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1976 Chevrolet C10 Suburban

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1976 C10 Suburban.

The 1976 Chevrolet C10 Suburban posts a notably lean complaint profile within the model's reliability record, with just three total owner reports filed and two recalls issued for the model year. Within that small dataset, the fuel system—specifically the gasoline delivery components—emerges as the lone concentrated trouble area, indicating that owner concerns clustered narrowly around a single mechanical subsystem rather than spreading across the vehicle. For researchers, this pattern points to a model year where any reported issues were isolated and addressable, with the low overall complaint volume and modest recall count suggesting broadly dependable operation for the majority of owners. The 1976 entry therefore serves as a comparatively quiet data point in the Suburban's owner-reported history, with fuel delivery standing as the principal area of documented concern.

Model year198619841982198119801979197819771976

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length188.6 in
Overall width78.3 in
Overall height68.5 in
Wheelbase115.7 in
Curb weight3523 lb

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 1976 Chevrolet C10 Suburban dominate in one area — the fuel system, gasoline, 1 of 3 reports (33%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 2 recall campaigns target the fuel system, gasoline, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 1 of the reports describe a crash and 1 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the fuel system, gasoline pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
3
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Fuel System, Gasoline1
Engine & Engine Cooling1
Tires1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

07E088000EquipmentReported 24/10/2007

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.

77V178000Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator PedalReported 14/10/1977

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.

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 1976 C10 Suburban have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.