Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1978 K30.
The 1978 Chevrolet K30 is represented in a model complaint history that spans 1990 through 2000, a window in which reported problems remained scarce. Complaint counts peaked at only two in 1995 and hit their low at one in 1990, suggesting the K30 generated very few documented reliability concerns during that decade. That low volume positions the model's later service record as comparatively quiet, though it also means the available data gives a limited rather than exhaustive view of long-term durability.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 212.2 in |
| Overall width | 79.5 in |
| Overall height | 74.8 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.
Showing 2 of 2 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 EXISTING CERTIFICATION LABELS CONTAIN INCORRECT RIM SIZE INFORMATION. THIS IS A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS". THE… Remedy: A NEW LABEL WILL BE INSTALLED INDICATING THE CORRECT SIZE REAR WHEEL. THIS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE.
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