1996 Chevrolet S Series

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Service brakes, hydraulic1
2. Vehicle speed control1

Latest complaints

• Apr 22, 2004CA48,000 mi
  Service brakes, hydraulic

  When making a sudden stop the brake pedal feels goes down to the floor. there IS a loud snapping sound and the brake pedal feels as if it IS dragging on gravel. No stopping occurs. this IS very dangerous. brake pads have been check and are in good condition.

• May 17, 1999KY
  Vehicle speed control
  The problem with my vehicle IS the engine idle speed will not remain constant, and or fluctuates suddenly at the worst possible time, (parking, etc). the dealer service department can find no reason why this happens, although they know it IS happening. I am satisfied that there IS no binding or…

  The problem with my vehicle IS the engine idle speed will not remain constant, and or fluctuates suddenly at the worst possible time, (parking, etc). the dealer service department can find no reason why this happens, although they know it IS happening. I am satisfied that there IS no binding or sticking linkage problem. in fact, sometimes the idle jumps suddenly from 600 rpm to 2000 rpm or more, without even touching the gas pedal.

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.
• 6092571Some customers may comment on an illuminated ses light with diagnostic trouble code p1441 revealed.
• 6091427Some customers may comment on hard, no, or slow start, backfire or kickback during crank / start, grinding or unusual noises during crank, diagnostic trouble code p0338.
• 6089206Special policy adjustment covering the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) failure condition.
• 6089191A condition with a rusty transmission fluid level indicator / transmission oil filler tube.
• 628938Information used when diagnosing noise conditions such as engine rattle noise, spark knock at 2000 - 2500 rpm range, under a moderate to heavy load with a warmed up engine.
• 628925Some owners may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle orhard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel inujector (scpi) poppet valve(s).
• 628905Some customers may comment on rough idle after start up, especially after setting overnight.
• 625268Subject on hood hinge rattle coming from either or both front corners of the instrument panel near the hood hinge areas for 1995 - 2002 pickup and utility models.
• 616390Service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle, or hard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s). The deposit build-up may cause injector poppets to stick closed.
• 615077Brief information regarding rusty transmission fluid level indicator.
• 613602Some owners may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start. **Mr
• 612133Some vehicles may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start due to a deposit build up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s).
• 609762Some vehicles that are registered in california, equipped with a 4.3L, 5.0L or 5.7L engine and california emissions, may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start.
• 609743General motors began providing child restrain seat top tether hardware packages to customers in the united states who requested them.
• 609696Some customers may comment on rough idle after start up, and / or a service engine soon (ses) light illuminated.
• 609641Park/neutral position switch connector cannot be removed. Yd
• 609635Engine exhibits a high idle or flare when shifting gears or disengaging the clutch such as when slowing down or stopping.
• 609582Rough idle after start, when vehicle has sat overnight and poppets sticking.
• 601901Subject on accessory drive belt noise due to power steering pump pulley misalignment.
• 601414Technicians may experience difficulty in removing the connectors from the park/neutral position switch, usually when trying to remove the switch during transmission service.
• 52594Transmission grinds on a 1-2 or 2-3 shift (contact technical assistance for exchange).
• 52584Automatic transmission 1-2 and/or 2-3 upshift slip/flare, no 3RD or 4TH gear, dtc p1870, launch shudder (revise vcm wiring).
• 51502Transmission fluid leak from pump body/replace bushing.
• 51354Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing).

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