1996 Chevrolet Sonoma
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1996 Chevrolet Sonoma. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Power train › Axle assembly
Rear u-clamp that holds rear axle to body failed.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- ABS braking system
This investigation resulted in a safety recall, 99v-193, and a service campaign, 99i-006.
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.
- 10010651Paint code unknown for front bumper and wheel flare.
- 10005439Malfunction indicator lamp on with a p0300 set and a misfire. Various models including 1996 - 1999 P32 models. Sit bulletin 1416475.
- 10004223Malfunction indicator lamp on with a p0300 set and a misfire. Various models including the 1996-1999 P32 and the 1996-2002 GMC c/k truck.
- 625141Customers may comment that the seat recliner handle IS stripped.
- 611277Some customers may comment that the heater IS inoperative, blows cold air, engine may exhibit an overheat condition or the coolant reservoir has rust in it.
- 606523Conditions with heater inoperative, blows cold air, engine overheats, and rust in the coolant system.
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