How many recalls does the 1978 GMC Kingsley have?

The 1978 GMC Kingsley has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1978 GMC Kingsley has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1978 GMC Kingsley?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes.

1978 GMC Kingsley Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1978 GMC Kingsley. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 1978 gmc kingsley motor home (na). The contact stated that the brakes failed on several occasions. The manufacturer suggested that the contact take the motor home to two separate dealers; however, they were unable to remedy the failure. The first dealer referred the contact…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2012-03-12

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1978 GMC Kingsley as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.