Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1978 K30.
The 1978 Chevrolet K30 represents a specific model year within Chevrolet's long-running lineup of heavy-duty pickups, a segment the brand maintained consistently through this era. According to available records covering the period from 1990 to 2000, complaint data for vehicles of this model year remained notably low, with recorded complaints ranging from a high of 2 in 1995 down to a low of just 1 in 1990. This complaint trajectory suggests a vehicle that, at least by this particular metric, aged relatively well compared to other models in comparable long-term studies. For researchers examining the K30's lifecycle reliability, these figures indicate that this model year avoided the more significant complaint spikes seen in adjacent model years within the tracked period.
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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