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1975 Chevrolet C10

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1975 C10.

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Model year19821981198019791978197719761975

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.

The federal record for this generation spans 1990–2001, tracking an arc of escalating owner reports that crested in 1995 with 40 complaints and 12 recalls, then subsided to minimal filings by 2001. Within this timeframe, the 1975 model year registers only four complaints—all categorized under seat belts—with zero crash or fire incidents, representing a fraction of the volume seen during the mid-1990s peak. This contrasts sharply with 1994–1996, when annual complaints reached 23–40 and recalls hit double digits, whereas the 1975 data specifies no such campaigns. The root cause of the seat belt complaints remains unspecified in the federal data. Consequently, 1975 stands as a relatively low-incident model year within this generation’s reporting history, making it a favorable acquisition target compared to the high-complaint mid-1990s period.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
4
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 4 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Seat Belts4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

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

VIN tools

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 1975 C10 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.