1996 Chevrolet K3500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1996 Chevrolet K3500. 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
13 complaints1 involved a crash2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine · Fuel/propulsion system
TL* the contact owns a 2015 (na) chevrolet k3500. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the front tank chassis. Additionally, the vehicle was difficult to start and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to john elway chevrolet (5200 s broadway, englewood, co 80113…
TL* the contact owns a 2015 (na) chevrolet k3500. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the front tank chassis. Additionally, the vehicle was difficult to start and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to john elway chevrolet (5200 s broadway, englewood, co 80113, (720) 259-0391) and shortline buick GMC (1301 s havana st, aurora, co 80012, (303) 751-3400) where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired four times; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 9-5424607971. The failure mileage was 59,000. The vin was unknown.
- Trailer hitches
TL*- the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet k3500 with a current mileage of 92,000 miles. The contact installed a trailer hitch on the vehicle and was driving at about 25 mph when the contact's vehicle hit a bump in the road and the trailer hitch failed. the trailer broke the safety chains and it…
TL*- the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet k3500 with a current mileage of 92,000 miles. The contact installed a trailer hitch on the vehicle and was driving at about 25 mph when the contact's vehicle hit a bump in the road and the trailer hitch failed. the trailer broke the safety chains and it crashed into a ditch, which destroyed the trailer and the vehicle in tow. the contact stated that the hitch was high for the triple ball assembly. *ak
- Power train › Axle assembly · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Rear axle came off without prior warning. Also, enitre windshied wiper module had to be replaced. please fill additional information. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
This IS an ongoing problem with brake system problems.*ak
- Service brakes, air › Antilock
ABS light came on early in life and reported to dealer before warantee expired, brake failure also reported to dealer now failure has now occured 3 times in the last day
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Rear brakes keep failing, even after 3 attempts from dealer to correct defect. Please provide further information. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system · Vehicle speed control
While driving the truck at any speed when the tackometer/ odometor reaches 21,000 rpms ,it loses all throttle control and goes to a wide open position. The driver has to turn the ignition off and use the emergency brake to stop the truck. also, the fuel injection pump has been replaced 10-14 times since 5/24/96. The fuel injection pump IS being replaced again at this time for the same problem. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Consumer experiencing continuous brake failure shortly after purchase of vehicle. Also, intermittently wheel would lock-up ( one wheel would lock or pull to one side or the other). Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop and problem cannot be resolved. *ak
- Suspension › Front
Vehicle vibrates at highway speeds. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
Brake pad design causes brakes to lock up when parking brake IS applied.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Intermittently brakes lock up. the brakes are pulling, causing one disc brake to pull more than the other when applying pressure to the brake pedal. ABS system IS not functioning properly. sometimes can't stop, vehicle has to coast to a stop. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti lock brakes failed causing a collision.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Brakes/rotors: brakes lock up periodically; piston seized, brake rotor on the left side failed. have had in for repairs twice for the same problem, but has had problems with brakes since he purchased the vehicle. *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.
- 627790Information regarding fuel transfer pump inoperative.
Every Chevrolet K3500 model year
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