Chevrolet 1500 1996

Model 1500 made in 1996 by Chevrolet got 22 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling.

Model 1996

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
08/22/2006140000101/01/2002
 Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet 1500. while decelerating from 30 mph to make a turn, the contact was struck head on by another vehicle traveling 60 mph. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained injuries to his neck, back, and shoulders. the insurance company stated that the vehicle was destroyed; however, they did not conduct an investigation regarding the air bag failure. police report number 192224-92-99 was filed. the current and failure mileages were 140,000. updated 4/2/08 *cn texas crash report 04/02/08 *tr
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
10/19/20041271103
 While driving, the vehicle lost power. the consumer was able to restart the vehicle, but it lost power again. the consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic to have it inspected. it was discovered that a wire inside the fuel pump which was located inside the fuel tank'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>fuel tank had melted. please provide any further information. *jb 07161996 vehicle started then stalled several times then finally died in traffic. *tc
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
10/12/200473000604/01/1996
 The front axle seal keeps leaking. it was replaced six times. manufacturer was contacted, and no assistance offered.*ak engine had coolant running out of it. dealer found water pump leaking. replaced water pump, serpentine belt and belt tensioner. fuel pump and power steering unit was also replaced. *tt
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
11/20/200268620102/09/2000
 The intake manifold had two different metals which did not hold the gaskets properly. *jb *ts
11/20/2002686201
 The intake manifold had two different metals which di not hold the gaskets properly. *jb
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
09/27/2005503/04/2004
 I purchased this truck about 18 months ago and since i have had it i have had to have the fuel pump replaced 5 times by a mechanic shop, costing over $300 each time it was done. it would work for awhile then quit, leaving me stranded in remote areas. i used to be a mechanic before a back injury so i finally pulled the full tank down and pulled the sending unit out. i noticed the gray wire going to the electric fuel pump has melted the coating off the wire and it is loose. i have ordered a complete sending unit and pump and hope it solves the problem. it seems to me that this could be a very bad fire hazard if it should happen to short out inside the fuel tank. *jb
10/12/200473000604/01/1996
 The front axle seal keeps leaking. it was replaced six times. manufacturer was contacted, and no assistance offered.*ak engine had coolant running out of it. dealer found water pump leaking. replaced water pump, serpentine belt and belt tensioner. fuel pump and power steering unit was also replaced. *tt
10/19/20041271103
 While driving, the vehicle lost power. the consumer was able to restart the vehicle, but it lost power again. the consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic to have it inspected. it was discovered that a wire inside the fuel pump which was located inside the fuel tank'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>fuel tank had melted. please provide any further information. *jb 07161996 vehicle started then stalled several times then finally died in traffic. *tc
07/19/200399650109/21/2001
 I own a 1996 chevrolet 1/2 ton p/u and what happened is on my fuel pump sender a few of the wires caught on fire, obviously causing my truck not to work. i got the part replaced, but i am concerned in the fact that i had a fire in my gas tank because of this problem. the person who fixed the fuel pump sender said that he has seen the same problem in another chevrolet mini-van and has herd of this problem about other chevrolet vecihicles. he also informed me that he knows the nhtsa has been informed of this problem. my intent in this corespondence is that you look into this problem before one of these tanks blow up. i appreciate your time and hopefully we can get this resolved before there is a major incident with these fuel pump senders. if you have any futher questions please feel free to e-mail me. respectfully, curtis j. kohl. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY
10/08/2003106/06/1996
 The throttle on my 1996 chev 4x4 ext.cab short bed pickup sticks forcing me to apply extensive foot pressure to the pedal in order for the vehicle to move forward. this causes the vehicle to lurch forward. i had the problem repaired twice but it returns. i understand that there was a recall on this safety hazard known as throttle cable may contact dash mat. however, the recall did not specifically include my make and model. thus, i continue to repair without eliminating the safety hazard.*ak
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
10/12/200473000604/01/1996
 The front axle seal keeps leaking. it was replaced six times. manufacturer was contacted, and no assistance offered.*ak engine had coolant running out of it. dealer found water pump leaking. replaced water pump, serpentine belt and belt tensioner. fuel pump and power steering unit was also replaced. *tt
SEATS
03/21/200332000212/01/1998
 The driver's seat track ball bearings constantly break which caused the seat to slide back and forth while driving. consumer has had tracks repaired two times but the problem returns. *nlm the seat on the passenger side refused to lock and now the driver side is displaying the same. scc
SERVICE BRAKES
01/03/20131020001
 While depressing brake peddle left rear steel brake line ruptured resulting in loss of brake peddle and stopping ability. *tr
01/03/2013102000
 While depressing brake peddle left rear steel brake line ruptured resulting in loss of brake peddle and stopping ability.
STEERING - COLUMN
11/06/20031
 While making a right turn steering wheel vibrated. driver was able to pull over to the shoulder. the driver turned off vehicle and restarted it. then drove to the dealer. mechanic noticed that the steering column needed to be greased. *ak
STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
10/12/200473000604/01/1996
 The front axle seal keeps leaking. it was replaced six times. manufacturer was contacted, and no assistance offered.*ak engine had coolant running out of it. dealer found water pump leaking. replaced water pump, serpentine belt and belt tensioner. fuel pump and power steering unit was also replaced. *tt
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
04/12/20041200001
 Rear passenger side door bottom hinge is not functioning properly. this makes it difficult to close the door. when the door closes it doesn't stay shut since it doesn't close fully. the hinge is a two part system, it cannot be greased of lubricated. to correct the problem the entire bottom hinge has to be replaced. this part is welded on to the van, making it very expensive to replace the part. *ak
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR
08/17/20041
 During rainy weather front windshield wipers failed intermittently. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
07/01/20021
 While driving 40mph in the rain windshield wiper motor just stopped, causing loss of vision of the road.*ak
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING
11/26/2002
 Windshield wipers will be working and then just stop, i have to turn them on and off again several times until they start back and then they only seem to work on the intermitten position. i have contacted cherolet and there is a recall but not for my vin. i work at a government facitity and we have a chevrolet truck with the same problem

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