1996 Chevrolet Explorer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
7 complaints1 involved a crash2 injuries
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- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While driving, the ABS engaged without cause. *jb
- Vehicle speed control
While traveling at 35 mph vehicle accelerated suddenly and without warning. Driver had to apply emergency parking brake, and turn vehicle off to stop. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Consumer took vehicle in for inspection. brakes were warped after slamming on brakes. Consumer noticed that at high speed braking to slow down vehicle wobbled. Consumer took vehicle in to be checked, but dealer said it affected safety of vehicle.*ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
The owner of the vehicle was traveling in the left lane on I-85 just north of atlanta. the speed of the vehicle was 70 mph. the left rear tire of the vehicle made a noise that sounded like the tread came off of it. the tire blew a few seconds later. this caused the vehicle to lose control. the…
The owner of the vehicle was traveling in the left lane on I-85 just north of atlanta. the speed of the vehicle was 70 mph. the left rear tire of the vehicle made a noise that sounded like the tread came off of it. the tire blew a few seconds later. this caused the vehicle to lose control. the vehicle traveled from the left lane to the guard rail which was on the right. the vehicle hit the guard rail, causing the airbags to deploy, then it jumped over the gaurd rail. the vehicle overturned several times and hit several trees. the vehicle came to rest in a tree aproximately 73 from where it originally struck the guardrail. the driver and the passenger where both injured and were taken to the hospital. the vehicle was declared to be totaled by an insurance adjuster. *ak( dot number: )
- Vehicle speed control
The accelerator pedal stuck to the floor while driving because the cruise control cable clip fell off and intangled with the accelerator causing the van to take off out of control. Yh
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Power window motor failed.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine failed.
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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