1996 Chevrolet Sierra Pu
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1996 Chevrolet Sierra Pu. Newest first.
On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. the windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. owner notification began on june 19, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Owner complaints
4 complaints1 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
The fuel pump assembly melted and burned the inside of the gas tank. *jb
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Right front passenger's seat belt sucks back in after it's locked in buckle. Keeps tightening if a bump IS hit or a person moves. Took to dealer & was informed it's for a child restraint. Can pull out belt, but it keeps tightening. Has contacted the manufacturer. *ak *ML
- Air bags › Frontal · Steering
Pulled out of parking lot onto the highway 29 in liberty hill and went over a oil spill about a gallon of oil.after going over it, the vehicle lost total control of steering and went to the left side of the road .the steering shot to the right, and couln't move the wheel. Vehicle ran into the ditch…
Pulled out of parking lot onto the highway 29 in liberty hill and went over a oil spill about a gallon of oil.after going over it, the vehicle lost total control of steering and went to the left side of the road .the steering shot to the right, and couln't move the wheel. Vehicle ran into the ditch and hit a tree. driver's side airbag didn't deploy. Driving speed 40 to 45mph even road.took the vehicle 4 times to the dealer for the same problem, and has not been fixed. *ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
Two tires went flat due to puncture of the tread side of tire (wrangler 265/7r16 tires).
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.
- 10024405Low tire pressure, leaking cast aluminum wheels (repair with adhesive sealant). 2008 and prior gm passenger car and light duty trucks (including saturn) and hummer H2, H3 and saab 9-7X with cast aluminum wheels. Updated 10/23/09.
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