1996 Chevrolet Pickup
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1996 Chevrolet Pickup. Newest first.
K2 motor IS recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
Owner complaints
60 complaints5 involved a crash1 involved a fire3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
After receiving a recall notice concerning windshield wipers vehicle was taken into the dealer and service was refused because it IS a salvaged vehicle. *ak *tc
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Door handles constantly break off. Driver's door IS tilted off the hinges. Driver must roll down window to exit vehicle. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The front of the seat belt did not lock. As a result, there was no upper body restraint for the driver or passenger. *ak the dealership would not help resolve this issue. *scc *jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Consumer states that while driving and with no warning windshield wipers will work intermittently, and it will be hard for the consumer to see during rainy weather. Dealer notified. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield wipers stop working when on delay or low. they start working only by turning wipers on high. *Scc ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis***751088
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The vehicle leaked antifreeze. the consumer suspected the head gasket failed. *jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Consumer states that while driving and no warning the windshield wiper will work intermittently and it will hard for the consumer to see during rainy weather. Dealer notified. mr
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
The vehicle was just recently transfered to my name though I have been the primary driver since the vehicle was purchased in december of 1995. the windshield wipers have failed on numerous occassions. I have had the service station where I trade look at it and unless I want to cover the expense…
The vehicle was just recently transfered to my name though I have been the primary driver since the vehicle was purchased in december of 1995. the windshield wipers have failed on numerous occassions. I have had the service station where I trade look at it and unless I want to cover the expense of having the motor replaced they recommended that I "jiggle" the wire to the wiper box. after seeing a newspaper article on this specific problem in this model vehicle I took the article to the dealer and his suggestion was to replace the motor at my expense and hope an official recall IS eventually issued at which time I would be reimbursed. this IS a danger and it IS a persistant and ongoing problem. I fail to see why the responsibility and expense should be mine. I am asking that nhtsa further investigate this problem before someone IS seriously hurt due to the failure of the wiper system.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Motor will shut off at various times, at idle or while driving, without warning. Truck IS used for trailering horses and heavy equipment and the engine shutting down severely effects braking and steerage and IS a serious safety hazard. The truck was repaired by the dealership for fuel injection…
Motor will shut off at various times, at idle or while driving, without warning. Truck IS used for trailering horses and heavy equipment and the engine shutting down severely effects braking and steerage and IS a serious safety hazard. The truck was repaired by the dealership for fuel injection pump problems at 55812 miles with the pump being replaced. Searching internet and talking to mechanics found that this IS a persistent problem with the 6.5L diesel engine with the fault being the pump mounted driver (pmd) sometimes called a fuel solenoid driver (fsd) which gm lists it as part #12562836 and manufactured by stanadyne. This module IS mounted on the side of the fuel pump in front of the intake manifold between the heads. It would seem that the intense heat of the engine IS causing the electronics in this pmd to break down and fail. Replacing this pmd resolved the stalling problem but I feel if this pmd IS not cooled properly, relocated to a cooler location or redesigned the problem will persist and could lead to accidents. There are aftermarket kits available to relocate the pmd but I feel that it should be the manufacturer (gm) to correct the design problem.*ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Gm IS aware of a windshield wiper problem that exists with their trucks and they need to expand the recall to include all of the effected vehicles.*ak
- Structure › Body › Door
Driver side door handle has been broken 4 times, each time he has repaired it himself. he has never received assistance from dealer or manufacturer.*ak *tt
- Tires
Was driving from las vegas to atlanta. while passing through talladega, al on april 20, 2002, the tread separated from my left rear tire. I was travelling at approximately 80 mph (with the flow of traffic) in the passing lane when in my periphery I saw a black thing come from the side of my…
Was driving from las vegas to atlanta. while passing through talladega, al on april 20, 2002, the tread separated from my left rear tire. I was travelling at approximately 80 mph (with the flow of traffic) in the passing lane when in my periphery I saw a black thing come from the side of my truck. next came a loud thump. made it to the emergency lane and with help from the alabama highway assistance people I was able to get the tire and changed to the spare. after changing the tire, my dad and I inpsected the general grabber aw and noticed some of the steel of the radials poking out, along with 1/2 to 1" of tread missing from the tire. currently we have a call into general and are waiting to hear from them; a call was also made to our insurance company and an adjuster will be contacting us regarding the damage to my truck from the tire.*ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery · Unknown or other
I have had these things go bad on this truck and they are things that other people have told me that have went wrong on their truck also. I like the chevrolets but if these things keep going wrong like this I will have to switch to a nice new dodge I think. nlm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Fuel pump sending unit wires melted/ inside gas tank. *Ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers will quit operating unexpectedly during there operation, during extremely heavy rain, loss of driver visibility greatly increases the risk of a vehicle crash. This has ocurred to me on numerous occassions. A recall was initiated by the chevrolet motor division on all light duty…
Windshield wipers will quit operating unexpectedly during there operation, during extremely heavy rain, loss of driver visibility greatly increases the risk of a vehicle crash. This has ocurred to me on numerous occassions. A recall was initiated by the chevrolet motor division on all light duty pickup trucks & sport utility vehicles, 2 & 4 wheel drive. A solder joint near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the problem. Owner notification began on december 15, 1998. I have notified the chevrolet motor division of the problem & have ben informed by there customer relationship manager larry larson that my vehicle was not subject to the recall & not involved in any special policy for the windshield wiper motors. He stated that this problem could be related to owner maintenance, age or wear. I advised him that a circuit board IS not a wear item, & I don't see how a faulty solder joint on a circuit board provided by the manufacturer could be considered a owner maintenance item. as far as I can see this situation this IS a definite safety issue & it IS ocurring to other vehicles of the make & vintage the same as mine. This IS a typical example of a manufacturer hiding defects on motor vehicles that can get you killed. *Ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Winshield wiper motor works intermittently.a check of recall information shows my vehicle was recalled for that.local dealer, said my vin wasn't covered as part of recall. . complaint to chevy was ignored. Chevy complaint request #c04529859. tsb #98043. *Ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *Ak
- Structure › Body › Tailgate
Feel that the cables are defective because they are riping unlike when metal was used in past years for the tailgate. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
While applying brakes pedal went nearly to floor. Found hole in steel brake line that was rusty along the frame near the last plastic clamp before it jumps to the flex hose. Ampp. *Ak
- Seats
The bearings that the rail slides on are comming out due to a bent rail. This causes the seat to be loose and could come off the rails in a collision.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
When contacts wear on this component windshield wipers fail without warning. If you are driving in heavy rain this IS a very hadzardous situation. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Delay failed, causing wiper to not work except on fast or slow mode. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
See nhtsa item number sb052350. I incurred a $510 repair bill for a known and acknowledge design defect. I contacted the manufacturer for re-imbursement but they have failed to provide any assistance.*ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Steering shaft separations
Coupling bolts, joining the steering shaft, may separate.in some cases, total unforeseen, loss of steering control may result.
- Steering shaft separations
Bolt in the coupling, joining the upper intermediate and steering column shafts, falls out.total loss of steering occurs when the shafts then separate.
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.
- 10170494This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
- 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.
- 10139019This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.
- 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.
- 634226Subject regarding lubrication of propeller shaft double cardan cv type u-joint centering ball and seat.*nlm
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