1996 Chevrolet Corvette
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. Newest first.
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Owner complaints
44 complaints2 involved a crash4 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Fuel/propulsion system
Appears the asr unit hard shorted sending electricity through all 3 throttle cables and sebsequently melting them. Thankfully the vehicle didn't start on fire. This problem occurred on the first drive of the day after about 7 minutes of low speed (city) operation since engine start.
- Electrical system
Tried to start vehicle, but 'security' light came on & engine would not turn over. researched issue online & found that this IS due to a known ignition lock cylinder problem. the wires leading to the ignition lock cylinder break, and will not allow the anti-theft system to properly read the security code from the key. *tr
- Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet corvette. while driving approximately 50 mph on normal road conditions, the contact heard a loud whistling noise. suddenly, the removable roof panel separated from the mounting frame of the vehicle. the driver pulled over to the side of the road to inspect…
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet corvette. while driving approximately 50 mph on normal road conditions, the contact heard a loud whistling noise. suddenly, the removable roof panel separated from the mounting frame of the vehicle. the driver pulled over to the side of the road to inspect the vehicle. he took the vehicle to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was contributed to the acrylic removable roof panel, which was replaced. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for identical failures on four separate occasions. the manufacturer was notified of the malfunctions. the failure mileage was 71,500 and current mileage was 72,500.
- Equipment · Structure
The acrylic top on my 1996 corvette was replaced with a new acrylic top from chevrolet. The acrylic portion of the top has separated from the aluminum mounting frame. I have presented gone through 4 consecutive tops. Every top supplied to me has done the same thing. I can no longer drive my vehicle…
The acrylic top on my 1996 corvette was replaced with a new acrylic top from chevrolet. The acrylic portion of the top has separated from the aluminum mounting frame. I have presented gone through 4 consecutive tops. Every top supplied to me has done the same thing. I can no longer drive my vehicle due to this fact. If I continue to drive my vehicle, there IS a high probability that my roof IS going to come off of the vehicle and possibly cause a accident on injure someone. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet corvette. the contact heard a very loud explosion and her home began to shake. she found the vehicle parked in the driveway engulfed in flames. the fire spread rapidly as the fire department was called to the scene. the fire was extinguished prior to the…
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet corvette. the contact heard a very loud explosion and her home began to shake. she found the vehicle parked in the driveway engulfed in flames. the fire spread rapidly as the fire department was called to the scene. the fire was extinguished prior to the fire department's arrival. a police report was filed. upon further investigation, it was discovered that the regulator exploded due to pressure build-up. the vehicle was destroyed. the failure and current mileages were 100,000. updated 03/17/09. *lj the fire department was unable to determine the cause of the fire. Updated 03/18/09. *Jb
- Tires
Snap in valve stem http://blogs.consumerreports.org/safety/2008/06/tire-valve-stem.html. *tr
- Electrical system › Starter assembly
Upon normal auto start sequence, starter would not disengage. Removed key from vehicle cylinder lock and starter continued to crank engine. Starter motor began to smoke and caught fire before battery could be disconnected to remove power from vehicle. burned up starter motor and O2 wiring harness around location of starter motor. Same failure occurred in 1999. *tr
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Passive keyless entry light came on and then while vehicle was moving hatch released. Altmost losing control of vehicle. *Jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
While operating vehicle at 10 mph brake pedal fell to floor after consumer took foot off brake. he was able to stop vehicle without an incident. dealership examined vehicle and determined that brake lines had corroded, allowing failure of brake system. *ak *jb
- Electrical system › Ignition · Steering · Unknown or other
Check engine light on / distributor failed while driving, engine stalled, lost power steering. engine refired. On way to dealer engine stalled in traffic.*ak
- Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicle caught on fire in garage due to electrical fault in factory wiring. fire originated on driver's side of engine compartment. *Ak
- Tires
The tire pressure sensor (the left front sensor, also known as green #44 or part number 1016 1856) IS not available new or used anywhere in the country. referring to page 6-47 of the manual, the following warning appears: when the low/flat tire warning light IS on your vehicle's handling…
The tire pressure sensor (the left front sensor, also known as green #44 or part number 1016 1856) IS not available new or used anywhere in the country. referring to page 6-47 of the manual, the following warning appears: when the low/flat tire warning light IS on your vehicle's handling capabilities will be reduced during severe maneuvers. if you drive too fast, you could lose control of your vehicle. you or others could be injured. don't drive over 55 mph (90 km/h) when the low/flat tire warning light IS on. drive cautiously and check your tire pressure as soon as you can." now, noting the recent headlines about firestone tire failures and the resulting tragic consequences, it would seem highly appropriate for chevrolet to immediately address the fact that this part IS discontinued and no longer available. basically, all we (my wife joy rende, who actually owns the car, and i) are looking for IS for chevy to start manurafturing the part again.*ak
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Steering goes out intermittently. dealer replaced power steering rack and pump, problem still there. *ak
- Tires
Car was veering out of control-at 45mph, in a one lane work zone. Tire ripped right down the middle-nearly spliiting in half. You could see right trough to the brakes. Inside of tire unravelled-rubber hanging. *ak (dot number: M6Y2 6BDR tiresize: p25545zr17)
- Tires › Tread/belt
Left rear tire blew out ,belt treadpackage seperated totally,leaving bead/sidewall only on rim( dot number: tire size: p28540zr17 )
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission locked up and went into skid,sent car into oncomming traffic,second replacement transmission. *ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
Had to force transmission to shift into gear, transmission was replaced under warranty. *ak
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Intermittently the vehicle looses power steering when turning left and right at very low speeds. nlm
- Unknown or other
Where can I find the repair history of my car. No safety defect listed in summary.*ak
- Power train › Axle assembly · Power train › Driveline › Universal joint
First wheel bearing hub failed on march 26, 1999. service technician reported that wheel could have come off of vehicle during transportation. replaced by dealer at consumer's cost. letter sent to vehicle manufacturer with failed part. no response received by consumer. Replacement diagnosed as…
First wheel bearing hub failed on march 26, 1999. service technician reported that wheel could have come off of vehicle during transportation. replaced by dealer at consumer's cost. letter sent to vehicle manufacturer with failed part. no response received by consumer. Replacement diagnosed as failed on january 12, 2000. During diagnosis, dealer reports that all universal joints (original equipment) are failing. All assemblies should last much longer than 3 years/55,000 miles. *ak
- Tires · Unknown or other
Took vehicle in for serivce. Was informed by mechanic tire pressure sensor part IS no longer available. The part IS #10161856. company went out of business. Received warning while driving vehicle. *ak
- Tires
Car came factory equipped with emt (run-flat) tires. Manufacturer has discontinued part number 10161856 "tire sensor" needed to indicate if a tire loses pressure. As there IS no outward indication of a loss of pressure in a tire, loss of pressure will eventually result in catastrophic tire failure…
Car came factory equipped with emt (run-flat) tires. Manufacturer has discontinued part number 10161856 "tire sensor" needed to indicate if a tire loses pressure. As there IS no outward indication of a loss of pressure in a tire, loss of pressure will eventually result in catastrophic tire failure which may result in a loss of vehicle control. Chevrolet customer care has confirmed the part has been discontinued and that there are currently no plans for a replacement part. *Ak
- Tires
The tire pressure sensor has broken, and the part has been discontinued by the manufacturer. *ak
- Structure › Frame and members · Tires · Unknown or other
Leaked, vibrated, roared, wobbled, doors hit body, electrical gauges malfunctioned, bad tires, loosed suspension parts, malfunctioning electric stablizers. Vehicle turn-in notice.
- Electrical system › Horn · Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
Intake manifold gasket failed.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Power rack and pinion steering failure
Gm conducted a safety recall (nhtsa # 02v286) to address a steering defect pertaining to a lower pinion bearing (lpb) within the rack and pinion steering gear (r&p). The recall covered 1,159,156 model year 1997-1998 pontiac grand prix vehicles built between march 1, 1996 and october 31, 1997, 1996-1998 pontiac trans…
Gm conducted a safety recall (nhtsa # 02v286) to address a steering defect pertaining to a lower pinion bearing (lpb) within the rack and pinion steering gear (r&p). The recall covered 1,159,156 model year 1997-1998 pontiac grand prix vehicles built between march 1, 1996 and october 31, 1997, 1996-1998 pontiac trans sport, chevrolet lumina apv, chevrolet venture, oldsmobile silhouette minivans, and chevrolet cavalier and pontiac sunfire sedans built between january 1, 1996 and october 31, 1997.odi opened this rq after receiving reports that other vehicles were exhibiting the same symptoms as the recalled vehicles.based on odi's review of technical and complaint data collected during the rq, the w-cars are associated with either a higher steering complaint rate or a higher lpb failure rate than the other vehicles investigated under the rq and are above or near the rates for the recalled vehicles.thus, odi will further examine the w-cars (1996-1997 oldsmobile cutlass supreme, 1996-1998 buick regal, chevrolet lumina, chevrolet monte carlo, 1997-1998 buick century, and 1998 oldsmobile intrigue) under a new investigation, engineering analysis (ea)03-019.
- Brake pull
The petitions stated that:we represent the owner of a 1990 chevrolet corvette which, when the brakes were applied, suddently, violently, and unexpectedly pulls to the left.this IS a intermittent defect which does not occur with an regularity.
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.
- 10208027This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10171318This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10168979This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.
- 10166638This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10165876This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.
- 10157018This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10154641This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10141381This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10138060This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10114947This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10114924This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10113443This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10019576Information on run flat, zero pressure or extended mobility tires (emt) and unique servicing techniques.
- 10009370The engine does not stall when performing a p1870 diagnostic test with the tech 2 scan tool or when commanding the torque converter clutch enable solenoid on applications that do not have the p1870 diagnostic test listed. 4L60e or 4l65e transmissions.
- 10006297No serial data communications using the tech 1 with a 1986 or newer camaro, firebird or corvette with a 5.0 or 5.7 litre engine. Sit bulletin 1450640.
- 10006246Unable to program to the central control module (ccm). Sit bulletin 1463236.
- 634999Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks.
- 634815Some customers may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and the check engine light or service engine soon indicator IS illuminated and diagnostic trouble code p1870 set.
- 627839Information regarding harsh 1-2 upshift, service engine soon, malfunction indicator lamp, or cel illuminated, diagnostic trouble code p1870 set. (1996-2000 chevrolet and GMC light duty truck models)
- 622930Some owners with vehicles built before january 15,1999 may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and may also have a check engine light.
- 622763Information regarding corvette zf six speed manual transmission. Nlm
- 618141A no reverse, no second gear, or no fourth gear condition. Updated
- 603086Some vehicles experience engine miss/ poor driveability symptoms.
- 54328Experiencing intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning.
- 52554Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing).
- 52105Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing).
- 51502Transmission fluid leak from pump body/replace bushing.
- 51354Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing).
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