1996 Chevrolet C10
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
11 recalls name the 1996 Chevrolet C10. Newest first.
Dope, inc. IS recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Sabersport IS recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
K2 motor IS recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash
Remedy
Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall began on august 1, 2006. owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.
Vehicle description: crew cab pickup trucks. the front, inner corner of the fuel tank can contact the body sill either intermittently or constantly. this movement can cause a discernible noise and, over time, can wear a hole in or crack the fuel tank at point of contact.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can result in fuel leakage and a distinct fuel odor if the tank were filled above the level of the hole or crack. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank for wear and, either install a spacer between the fuel tank and the front crossmember, or if necessary, replace the fuel tank.
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
Vehicle description: extended cab and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with reclining seats and the easy-entry feature. these vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch point exists in the recliner mechanism that can trap and pinch a person's hand or finger(s) when the easy-entry feature IS activated.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This pinching can cut the hand or possibly sever the finger(s) without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.
The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Vehicle usage could cause the nuts to loosen and eventually fall off the u-bolt. This could result in sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will check the u-bolt nut torque and re-torque any loose u-bolts to specification.
These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. This does not meet with the maximum return times required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there IS insufficient clearance, cut out a portion of the dash mat to provide proper clearance.
The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicles could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and install new attaching bolts torqued to a higher specification. These corrections will be made to both the driver's and passenger's seats.
Certain trucks have fuel rail assemblies with an improperly crimped end retainer clip that results in a fuel leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If fuel leakage occurs and an ignition source IS present, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the fuel rail assembly and replace any fuel rail assembly with a julian date code of 95318 through 95338.
Owner complaints
16 complaints2 involved a crash2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Visibility
We were driving on the highway about 65mph when it began to rain. I turned the wipers on and off several times but they would not respond. after a few minutes the rain intensified I tried the wipers again and they worked. I recently needed the wipers again and they failed. *Tr
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield wipers stop working intermittently. Vehicle has not been examined by a dealer. There IS a recall, 98v150001, but this vehicle IS not affected due to vin. *Ak *tt
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Consumer contacted manufacturer regarding recall 98V 150 001/98 v 150 000 concerning windshield wiper wiring. Manufacturer stated that vehicle was included in recall. However, dealership insisted that vehicle was not included in recall. *Ak *yh
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
While driving and without warning windshield wipers will work intermittently, causing driver not to have a clear view. Dealer has been notified, and stated that despite a recall issued for wiper motor failure it did not apply to the consumers vehicle. *ak *yh
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
97V037000/ seat recliners recall repair failure on two occasions at heartland chevrolet; liberty, mo; phone # 816/781-3500. Appointment made by dealer for third time. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Vehicle speed control
Engine revs up when engine IS cold and idles down the road at 35 mph I first reported this to the dealer soon after I bought this truck and was told that it was the way a 5.0 l. Engine operated and nothing could be done about it after several near crashes because of the rpms of the engine as I have…
Engine revs up when engine IS cold and idles down the road at 35 mph I first reported this to the dealer soon after I bought this truck and was told that it was the way a 5.0 l. Engine operated and nothing could be done about it after several near crashes because of the rpms of the engine as I have approached icy intersections because the wheels would be pushing me and the brakes would lock up I would have to shift into netural to keep from runnng into the intersection, after 5 years I have this IS a safety hazard and the dealer may have been in error as tho the problem or otherwise. This has happened several times (the icy roads) am I the only one having this problem?*ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
While traveling 55 mph during a rain storm windshield wipers worked initially, and suddenly stopped and worked intermittently. consumer has had this problem several times. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers failed while driving in rain, without a serious problem. I had brosz repair look at them and the printed circuit module was bad, so a new replacement was bought and installed. While visiting your website, I see there was a recall on this year and model pickups. I contacted my…
Windshield wipers failed while driving in rain, without a serious problem. I had brosz repair look at them and the printed circuit module was bad, so a new replacement was bought and installed. While visiting your website, I see there was a recall on this year and model pickups. I contacted my dealer who says my pickup was not recalled. I think that, as the faulty part s now known to be faulty, chevrolet should re-imburse me for the part($53.43), and the small labor bill($10).*ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
While using the windshield wipers they quit working without a warning just like mentioned in recalls 98v150001 and 98v150000. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
While using windshield wipers they would work on and off. consumer had to hit the box for windshield wipers to start they were working again. but, then they stopped working. there was a recall for this problem. But, this vehicle was not included due to vin. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wiper pulse module failed - same component as failure on S-10 purchased same date (nhtsa recall 98v150001). *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Consumer experiencing excessive wear of the front brake shoes and pads, replaced the pads four times in one year .also, brake dust on the brake wheels, and brake hose has been replaced on two occasions. Please provide any further details. *Ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Intermittently, the windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. Stop working for about 5 minutes then continue to operate. The dealer IS not aware of this problem.
- Parking brake › Conventional
With parking brake fully engaged the vehicle can be driven with no noticeable effect of it being on. consumer now relies on wheel chocks after being told that there IS a design flaw in the emergency braking system that cannot be corrected. *ak
- Seats
The driver's front and front passenger seats are starting to break away from the base. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Failure on the driver's side air bag, consumer was involved in a head-on collision and the driver's side air bag did not deploy. *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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