Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1978 K10 Suburban.
The 1978 Chevrolet K10 Suburban stands as the 1978 iteration of Chevrolet’s full‑size, truck‑based SUV, identifiable by its K10 platform designation. In the field of owner feedback it registered only a single complaint, which was centered on the power‑train, and the model year was subject to one manufacturer recall. Positioned early in the Suburban’s long production run, this modest level of reported trouble places the 1978 K10 in a relatively stable reliability segment, suggesting that, despite the isolated power‑train issue, the vehicle’s overall durability remains consistent with the brand’s reputation for rugged utility.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 192.1 in |
| Overall width | 79.5 in |
| Overall height | 72 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.3 in |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 1978 Chevrolet K10 Suburban dominate in one area — the power train, 1 of 1 reports (100%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 1 recall campaigns target the power train, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the power train 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.
All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.