1996 Chevrolet G10
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1996 Chevrolet G10. Newest first.
Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Water intrusion into the kick panel areas in front of both the driver and passenger doors can cause a corrosion path between the battery feed and the electrical ground.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can cause an electrical short leading to ignition and combusion of the plastics in the electrical components of the vehicle resulting in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the 25 amp circuit breakers with 25 amp fuses in the fuse block; remove a temporary paper fuse-block cover; install a plastic shield over the fuse block; replace and reorient the power door lock relay (if equipped); inspect the remote keyless entry module (if equipped) for signs of corrosion, replace if corroded, and reorient it; and apply additional body sealer in key areas.
The steering linkage assemby contains a relay rod tapered-stud attachment nut that was not torqued to proper specifications.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The tapered stud can loosen and the driver would notice a lag in the responsiveness to steering wheel inputs. eventually the relay rod stud can fracture resulting loss of steering control.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the existing crimped nut and install a new nut torqued to specifications.
Owner complaints
8 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet G10. the intake manifold began leaking, became worse over time. as of may 23, 2008, the mechanic repaired the vehicle. the failure mileage was 98,000 and current mileage was unavailable.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Consumer states that transmission IS slipping. Delaer notified.*ak
- Seats
The driver's side seat broke off the tracks and anchor, causing the seat to rock backwards, it was replaced once, and this incident has occurred again. *Ak
- Power train › Axle assembly
We have replaced 3 different rear axles/gears. Before replacing we didnt have any problem with backlash. We have had the van looked at & the dealership states they didnt need to look at the van that they had a bulletin stating this was normal backlash & usually found in trucks. we have had one…
We have replaced 3 different rear axles/gears. Before replacing we didnt have any problem with backlash. We have had the van looked at & the dealership states they didnt need to look at the van that they had a bulletin stating this was normal backlash & usually found in trucks. we have had one fire with the rear axle burning but now we can tell if the rear axle IS blowing. we have spoke to several other owners of these vans & they seem to be having a howling in the engine/ paint burning off the housing unit & they were told this was normal. the other owner has stated he has replaced 2 rear axles. please contact me to whether or not an investigation IS being performed or how the three of us who are having the same type of problems (rear axle) but gm keeps stating this IS normal. Someone could have been killed if we didnt have an extinguiser to put the fire out before the fire dept arrived.
- Structure › Body › Door
The panel on the inside of the door IS coming loose, and causing the door to stick and jam so that the passengers can't get out. Dealer had repaired door panel, but problem reoccurred for the 3RD time. *ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brake fail on occasions, battery failed.
- Steering · Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices
Steering failure, car wanders all over roa.d
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Brakes pulsate and are noisy due to warped rotors.
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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