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1977 GMC Te65 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1977 GMC Te65 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

0

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1977 compare to other Te65 years?

Te65 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1977 highlighted1 complaints1975: 0 complaints1976: 0 complaints1977: 0 complaints1978: 0 complaints
Te65 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1977 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1977 GMC Te65 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

77V145000BrakesSeptember 15, 1977 · 185 units

Defect

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL AIR LINE WAS CONNECTED TO THE FRONT BRAKE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE RATHER THAN THE STOP LAMP SWITCH DOUBLE CHECK VALVE, SUCH THAT IN THE EVENT OF A FAILURE OF THE TRUCK FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM THE TRAILER BRAKES CANNOT BE APPLIED USING THE SERVICE BRAKE CONTROL (TREADLE VALVE).

Remedy

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND CONNECT THE BRAKE CONTROL AIR LINE TO THE PROPER VALVE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

1977 GMC Te65 — common questions

Is the 1977 GMC Te65 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1977 GMC Te65 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1977 GMC Te65. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.