1996 Chevrolet C/k Pickups
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1996 Chevrolet C/k Pickups. Newest first.
On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. the windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. owner notification began on june 19, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Owner complaints
22 complaints1 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Failure of brake lines on 1996 chevy truck. *Tr
- Structure
1996 chevrolet silverado extended cab Z71 1500 pickup truck. truck has no rust protection on the frame or brake lines which cause rust through of the brake lines and the ultimate failure of the frame itself. *Tr
- Visibility
I have a 1996 chevy pickup. The wipers kept on turning off when raining. I have talked to my local chevy dealer if there was a recall as well chevy company and the both said no. I have seen recalls on this complaint on other vehicles (chevy p/u) on the same year. But my vin doesn't have a recall.…
I have a 1996 chevy pickup. The wipers kept on turning off when raining. I have talked to my local chevy dealer if there was a recall as well chevy company and the both said no. I have seen recalls on this complaint on other vehicles (chevy p/u) on the same year. But my vin doesn't have a recall. Windshield wiper motor controller circuit board. when I was coming in to work this morning at 0430 in the rain the wiper turned off and would come back on. *Tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Brakes defective, front crossover brake line under transmission support burst. Upon examination of brake system, all brake lines and brake hoses replaced, due to corrosion, front rotors and pads replaced, rear drums and linings replaced, with new brake hardware as well, and rear brake wheel…
Brakes defective, front crossover brake line under transmission support burst. Upon examination of brake system, all brake lines and brake hoses replaced, due to corrosion, front rotors and pads replaced, rear drums and linings replaced, with new brake hardware as well, and rear brake wheel cylinders. Brakes bled according to procedure, but pedal still spongy. Brakes bled two more times with no improvement in sponginess. Brakes have time delay between stepping on pedal and activation of brakes. Brakes are inadequate for empty truck. Carrying load on truck or pulling trailer IS just plain scary and dangerous, as brakes do not stop truck. Antilock system does not work. Putting all my weight, 275 pounds, and all my strength, on brakes when truck IS empty, and on a wet road, will lock the front brakes, but no antilock functions. Bad brakes are a common gm problem across all model lines. I have owned 3 chevy luminas with similar problems. I demand that the government do something about this! If you don't, why the hell are you there and us paying your salaries? I could have been killed when the plain steel brake line broke. This IS the 21ST century, why does this happen? Get off your dead asses and make gm fix the problem! If you force them to do recalls, they might think twice about making substandard, unsafe at any speed, vehicles. The engine in this truck IS very powerful, the brakes can't hope to keep up with the power and speed that this truck IS capable of. *nm
- Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments
Was sitting on the tailgate,went to get up, tailgate cables snapped. I fell off with pain to my legs(i have bad knees), and the exterior of the tailgate was damaged by the impact with the bumper. *nm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
Problems with ABS brakes engaging when slowing down to stop. had the ABS sensor ( front drivers side) replaced which corrected problem. *nm
- Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments
Tailgate strap broke. *nm
- Fuel system, diesel · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Dt: the contact stated the fuel injection system failed in the diesel truck. The engine intermittently came to complete stop while driving at 50-60 mph or while the engine was idling. The dealer changed the electronic diesel control, but the problem recurred. The engine was restarted when the truck came to complete stop.*ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Dt the consumer received a letter on february 23, 2003 from chevrolet, it was a special provision letter for the windshield wipers, contacted the two dealers ,they said this vehicle fell within the seven year limit or 70,000 and my vehicle has 41,000 but they said it past the seven years, but…
Dt the consumer received a letter on february 23, 2003 from chevrolet, it was a special provision letter for the windshield wipers, contacted the two dealers ,they said this vehicle fell within the seven year limit or 70,000 and my vehicle has 41,000 but they said it past the seven years, but it was outside the seven years. It was void when the consumer received it. The windshield wipers work intermently on the vehicle, the wiper motor faied. On september 29, 2005 the windshield wipers quit working completely. When turn ingit on on e could hear an electrical sound, if one hit the cover with something could get the windshield wipers to work. *Ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wiper motor intermittent operation;i researched the problem and found there was a recall for my make ,model. However after taking my truck to the dealer I was notified my vin was not on the list. I then contacted gm. I was told there was nothing they could do about the recall and if I…
Windshield wiper motor intermittent operation;i researched the problem and found there was a recall for my make ,model. However after taking my truck to the dealer I was notified my vin was not on the list. I then contacted gm. I was told there was nothing they could do about the recall and if I felt this was a safety problem I should take it to be fixed. I feel they do not think loss of your wipers IS a safety concern.
- Engine and engine cooling
While at a stop vehicle stalled. Consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed. Dealership will be notified. The cause was not determined. *ak
- Fuel system, diesel
Diesel engine unexpected and violently shut off in middle of busy intersection and would not restart. engine finally restarted, then raced and ran erratically. it then shut off repeatedly at highway speed resulting in severe jerking and bucking, and nearly resulted in being rear-ended by a large…
Diesel engine unexpected and violently shut off in middle of busy intersection and would not restart. engine finally restarted, then raced and ran erratically. it then shut off repeatedly at highway speed resulting in severe jerking and bucking, and nearly resulted in being rear-ended by a large truck. the dealer reports that this IS the pump driver module and expressed that it IS well known failure. I consider this to be an extremely dangerous condition and a latent defect that must be addressed. in a diesel, it IS an extremely startling and violent shutoff that could easily result in an accident. there are reports of this problem posted all over the internet and especially throughout the professional repair circles. this IS the second failure of this part since I have owned the vehicle...now I am expected to pay $2,000 to repair it out of my pocket.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve) · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
1996 chevrolet ext. Cab silverado,93000 miles. Fuel pump.& egr valve replacement? how come so soon?*ak
- Air bags
Air bag for our vehicle does not work properly. we have complained to the dealership after the first accident and they assured it was normal for the airbag not to go off unless high impact.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Melted wiring harness between fuel pump and fuel sending unit inside fuel pump. I have had this happen on both a suburban and a chevy truck.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Torque converter
Transmission problems. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
At about 75,000 miles the transmission was completely worn out, no second or third gear. The transmission shop rebuilt it themselves to assure quality job. It only lasted ten months, and third gear again went out in march, 2003. Repaired again. On july 2, 2003 again to shop as now second gear went…
At about 75,000 miles the transmission was completely worn out, no second or third gear. The transmission shop rebuilt it themselves to assure quality job. It only lasted ten months, and third gear again went out in march, 2003. Repaired again. On july 2, 2003 again to shop as now second gear went out. Decision was to change the solenoid and up the pressure to create crisper shifts and less wear on the transmission. Trans shop feels trucks from chevy of 94-96 years had new electronic transmissions and was a weak design, causing these failures. Newer trucks have a improved transmission to avoid these problems.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
While driving in rain windshield wipers will stop working. Had to stop vehicle and get out to start windshield wiper back to work by hand. Dealer contacted. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Begins with hesitation and jerking, then shuts down while driving on the highway or parked. we have been told the fuel injector pumps are defective as well as an array of other excuses. when the engine shuts down, steering and braking becomes extremely difficult and we believe this IS a safety issue. this truck IS currently in the shop for the 10TH time in the last 15 months. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Brakes don't work. when consumer applies brakes the pedal goes all the way to the floor. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers are working inadvertently. They sometimes don't work at all . Dealer was contacted and stated there was no remedy for this problem. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
Windshield wipers often fail when turned on, owner has to hit the motor to get them working again. this vehicle does not fall under the gm recall on the 1996 model due to vin#. also, had a steering column malfunction which needed to be repaired. owner believes that the solder joints are responsible for both of these problems. *ak *ML
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Windshield wiper failure
As a result of this, and the precedinginvestigation, rq99-003, gm has expanded the population of safety recall 98v-150 (replacement of the windshield wiper control module) to include an additional 1.77 million vehicles.included are various 1994-1997 my M/L vans, s/t trucks and suvs, & c/k trucks and suvs.see attached technical report for details.
- Headlight
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.
- 10250079Special Coverage Adjustment ? Electronic Diesel-Fuel Injection Pump Failure ? Repair/Replace
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10246566Special Coverage Adjustment ? Electronic Diesel-Fuel Injection Pump Failure ? Repair/Replace
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10001125Special policy adjustment - windshield wiper motor failures.
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