1996 Chevrolet 1500
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Owner complaints
20 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire1 injuries
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- Service brakes
Vehical IS one family owner, has 76000 miles on it. Brakes are very bad, have replaced all hydrolics, pads hoses disc and drums, vehicle on brake application will shake very bad, and also will jerk the steering wheel back and forth. Dealer has vehicle now for at least 8 times to try and fix. Very…
Vehical IS one family owner, has 76000 miles on it. Brakes are very bad, have replaced all hydrolics, pads hoses disc and drums, vehicle on brake application will shake very bad, and also will jerk the steering wheel back and forth. Dealer has vehicle now for at least 8 times to try and fix. Very dangerous truck, cannot be trusted.calipers were replaced also twice on most all units on truck. Sometime 3 times. Have paid out $1500.00 so far. The brake system on these trucks need to be investigated and recall made. Truck in dealer today for a final repair attemp. 10-01-2015
- Service brakes
I was driving on highway and was getting off at a exit ramp and I pressed on the brake pad the pedal went to the floor and I did not have brakes at that point and almost hit the vehicle in front of me I finaly came to a stop and checked to see what the problem was and seen brake fluid everywhere…
I was driving on highway and was getting off at a exit ramp and I pressed on the brake pad the pedal went to the floor and I did not have brakes at that point and almost hit the vehicle in front of me I finaly came to a stop and checked to see what the problem was and seen brake fluid everywhere under the wheel well I carefully drove it home taking back roads and going very slow got home after a long scary drive and jacked the truck up replaced the wheel cylinder and was going to bleed the brakes but there was no fluid coming from the brake line noticed the brake fluid dripping off of the frame I looked at the brake line and it was rusted and pitted and seen the brake fluid coming from little holes in the rusted brake line. looked on the internet for ways to replace the brake line and there were so many people with the same problem so I called gm and they told me they could not help me so I went to the auto parts store and I got some steel tubing and started to repair the brake line my self so far I have bent and cut and double flared the new brake line but it started to rain and I have to work so I will finish it this coming weekend hopefully this will work. Could not afford the dealership charges it would cost to tow it to dealership they would charge me to tell me what IS the problem witch IS very plain to see then add a percentage to parts and then the labor and who knows how long it would take and they charge by the hour so they would not be in any hurry to fix it. I bought this truck brand new and take very good care of it washing and waxing and maintenance there IS no rust on the body of the truck and the exhaust IS not rusted but the brake line IS
- Service brakes
Went to drive vehicle when I noticed pedal when to floor. Upon inspection noticed that the brake lines near the rear of vehicle inside frame near the fuel tank was rusted completely. This vehicle IS well maintained and looks perfect besides rusted brake lines. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
I have a 1996 chevrolet c1500 originally equipped with a 5 liter which was replaced with a 5.7 liter. I replaced the fuel pump and sending unit due to the old part was no longer good. Within 2 months the new part shorted out, frying one of the wires on the inside part of sending unit, inside the…
I have a 1996 chevrolet c1500 originally equipped with a 5 liter which was replaced with a 5.7 liter. I replaced the fuel pump and sending unit due to the old part was no longer good. Within 2 months the new part shorted out, frying one of the wires on the inside part of sending unit, inside the fuel tank. I again replaced the part thinking I had bought a defective item the first time. I am now starting to get the same symptoms it had the last time right before the last sending unit went out. I did an electric check on the old/new fuel pump and it was o.k. the symptoms are, when I'm coming to a red light the vehicle stalls out and dies. I put it in neutral, crank it, and it starts back on. It did the same thing last time until finally it failed to start. I know of a 1996 chevrolet astro with a 4.3 liter and it also suffers from the same problem and uses the exact same part number. Any suggestions that do not involve tnt would be highly appreciated. *Jb
- Power train
I just bought this truck on craigslist and when I got it home it wouldn't back up or shift in to second gear right so I am having the tranny rebuilt now whit a master rebuild kit and new sun shell and new torque converter. *tr
- Service brakes
While depressing brake peddle left rear steel brake line ruptured resulting in loss of brake peddle and stopping ability. *Tr
- Air bags
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet 1500. while decelerating from 30 mph to make a turn, the contact was struck head on by another vehicle traveling 60 mph. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained injuries to his neck, back, and shoulders. the insurance company stated that the…
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet 1500. while decelerating from 30 mph to make a turn, the contact was struck head on by another vehicle traveling 60 mph. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained injuries to his neck, back, and shoulders. the insurance company stated that the vehicle was destroyed; however, they did not conduct an investigation regarding the air bag failure. police report number 192224-92-99 was filed. the current and failure mileages were 140,000. updated 4/2/08 *cn texas crash report 04/02/08 *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
I purchased this truck about 18 months ago and since I have had it I have had to have the fuel pump replaced 5 times by a mechanic shop, costing over $300 each time it was done. it would work for awhile then quit, leaving me stranded in remote areas. I used to be a mechanic before a back injury…
I purchased this truck about 18 months ago and since I have had it I have had to have the fuel pump replaced 5 times by a mechanic shop, costing over $300 each time it was done. it would work for awhile then quit, leaving me stranded in remote areas. I used to be a mechanic before a back injury so I finally pulled the full tank down and pulled the sending unit out. I noticed the gray wire going to the electric fuel pump has melted the coating off the wire and it IS loose. I have ordered a complete sending unit and pump and hope it solves the problem. it seems to me that this could be a very bad fire hazard if it should happen to short out inside the fuel tank. *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump · Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft › Seal · Steering › Electric power assist system
The front axle seal keeps leaking. it was replaced six times. manufacturer was contacted, and no assistance offered.*ak engine had coolant running out of it. dealer found water pump leaking. replaced water pump, serpentine belt and belt tensioner. fuel pump and power steering unit was also replaced. *tt
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
During rainy weather front windshield wipers failed intermittently. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *Ak
- Electrical system › Wiring · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
While driving, the vehicle lost power. the consumer was able to restart the vehicle, but it lost power again. The consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic to have it inspected. It was discovered that a wire inside the fuel pump which was located inside the fuel tank had melted. Please provide any further information. *jb 07161996 vehicle started then stalled several times then finally died in traffic. *tc
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
Rear passenger side door bottom hinge IS not functioning properly. This makes it difficult to close the door. when the door closes it doesn't stay shut since it doesn't close fully. the hinge IS a two part system, it cannot be greased of lubricated. to correct the problem the entire bottom hinge has to be replaced. This part IS welded on to the van, making it very expensive to replace the part. *Ak
- Fuel system, other › Delivery
The throttle on my 1996 chev 4X4 ext.cab short bed pickup sticks forcing me to apply extensive foot pressure to the pedal in order for the vehicle to move forward. this causes the vehicle to lurch forward. I had the problem repaired twice but it returns. I understand that there was a recall on…
The throttle on my 1996 chev 4X4 ext.cab short bed pickup sticks forcing me to apply extensive foot pressure to the pedal in order for the vehicle to move forward. this causes the vehicle to lurch forward. I had the problem repaired twice but it returns. I understand that there was a recall on this safety hazard known as "throttle cable may contact dash mat". however, the recall did not specifically include my make and model. thus, I continue to repair without eliminating the safety hazard.*ak
- Steering › Column
While making a right turn steering wheel vibrated. driver was able to pull over to the shoulder. the driver turned off vehicle and restarted it. Then drove to the dealer. Mechanic noticed that the steering column needed to be greased. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
I own a 1996 chevrolet 1/2 ton p/u and what happened IS on my fuel pump sender a few of the wires caught on fire, obviously causing my truck not to work. I got the part replaced, but I am concerned in the fact that I had a fire in my gas tank because of this problem. the person who fixed the fuel…
I own a 1996 chevrolet 1/2 ton p/u and what happened IS on my fuel pump sender a few of the wires caught on fire, obviously causing my truck not to work. I got the part replaced, but I am concerned in the fact that I had a fire in my gas tank because of this problem. the person who fixed the fuel pump sender said that he has seen the same problem in another chevrolet mini-van and has herd of this problem about other chevrolet vecihicles. he also informed me that he knows the nhtsa has been informed of this problem. my intent in this corespondence IS that you look into this problem before one of these tanks blow up. I appreciate your time and hopefully we can get this resolved before there IS a major incident with these fuel pump senders. if you have any futher questions please feel free to e-mail me. respectfully, curtis j. Kohl. *ak
- Seats
The driver's seat track ball bearings constantly break which caused the seat to slide back and forth while driving. consumer has had tracks repaired two times but the problem returns. *nlm the seat on the passenger side refused to lock and now the driver side IS displaying the same. scc
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The intake manifold had two different metals which did not hold the gaskets properly. *Jb *ts
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The intake manifold had two different metals which di not hold the gaskets properly. *Jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
Windshield wipers will be working and then just stop, I have to turn them on and off again several times until they start back and then they only seem to work on the intermitten position. I have contacted cherolet and there IS a recall but not for my vin. I work at a government facitity and we have a chevrolet truck with the same problem
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
While driving 40mph in the rain windshield wiper motor just stopped, causing loss of vision of the road.*ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
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