Chevrolet C10 1996
Model C10 made in 1996 by Chevrolet got 18 consumer complains as well as 11 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and parking brake. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 1996
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E060000 | AAI MOTORSPORTS USA, LLC | E (Equipment) | 87745 | 08/01/2006 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/29/2006 | 06/29/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall began on august 1, 2006. owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aai motorsports aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| 09E012000 | SABERSPORT | E (Equipment) | 16270 | 05/11/2009 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/07/2009 | 04/07/2009 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 09E025000 | DOPE, INC. | E (Equipment) | 42540 | 07/28/2009 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/11/2009 | 05/11/2009 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 08E050000 | K2 MOTOR CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 1921 | 12/17/2008 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/11/2008 | 08/14/2008 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by honda, ford, or chrysler llc. customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V243000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 12/01/1995 to 12/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 623 | 12/20/1995 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/28/1995 | 01/02/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain trucks have fuel rail assemblies with an improperly crimped end retainer clip that results in a fuel leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If fuel leakage occurs and an ignition source is present, an engine compartment fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the fuel rail assembly and replace any fuel rail assembly with a julian date code of 95318 through 95338. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; fuel lines; metallic.vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with 7.4l engines.note: 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 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V187000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1995 to 06/30/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 55272 | 08/24/1998 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/10/1998 | 08/17/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: crew cab pickup trucks. the front, inner corner of the fuel tank can contact the body sill either intermittently or constantly. this movement can cause a discernible noise and, over time, can wear a hole in or crack the fuel tank at point of contact. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can result in fuel leakage and a distinct fuel odor if the tank were filled above the level of the hole or crack. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the fuel tank for wear and, either install a spacer between the fuel tank and the front crossmember, or if necessary, replace the fuel tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began august 24, 1998. 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 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 96E010000 | VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS | from 07/01/1994 to 02/01/1996 | E (Equipment) | 2400 | 08/19/1996 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/25/1996 | 03/29/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicles could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and install new attaching bolts torqued to a higher specification. these corrections will be made to both the driver's and passenger's seats. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; seat track anchors and seat.equipment description: front high-back bucket seats or 60/40 split bench seats provided by vehicle safety systems for installation in light duty pickup extended cab conversion trucks.note: 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 vss at 1-800-742-5043. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| 97V037000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1995 to 08/30/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 624433 | 03/06/1997 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/07/1997 | 03/24/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: extended cab and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with reclining seats and the easy-entry feature. these vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch point exists in the recliner mechanism that can trap and pinch a person's hand or finger(s) when the easy-entry feature is activated. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This pinching can cut the hand or possibly sever the finger(s) without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during march 1997. note: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 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V082000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1996 to 04/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 16918 | 04/29/1996 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/07/1996 | 05/09/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Vehicle usage could cause the nuts to loosen and eventually fall off the u-bolt. this could result in sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will check the u-bolt nut torque and re-torque any loose u-bolts to specification. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: suspension; axle; rear; u-bolt. vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. note: 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 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V057000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 05/01/1995 to 11/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 379004 | 04/11/1996 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/04/1996 | 04/17/1996 | 571 | 124 | |||||
| Defect Summary | These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. this does not meet with the maximum return times required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, accelerator control systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, cut out a portion of the dash mat to provide proper clearance. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; throttle linkages and control; fmvss no. 124. vehicle description: pickup trucks, cab/chassis, utility and multi-purpose trucks equipped with gasoline engines. note: 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 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V150001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1994 to 05/31/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 1557585 | 12/15/1998 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/01/1998 | 02/11/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began december 15, 1998.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 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 10/20/1996 | 1 | ||
| Failure on the driver's side air bag, consumer was involved in a head-on collision and the driver's side air bag did not deploy. *ak | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||
| With parking brake fully engaged the vehicle can be driven with no noticeable effect of it being on. consumer now relies on wheel chocks after being told that there is a design flaw in the emergency braking system that cannot be corrected. *ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 03/12/1996 | |||
| The driver's front and front passenger seats are starting to break away from the base. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 03/03/2000 | 2 | ||
| 97v037000/ seat recliners recall repair failure on two occasions at heartland chevrolet; liberty, mo; phone # 816/781-3500. appointment made by dealer for third time. feel free to provide any further information on this matter.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 500 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Engine revs up when engine is cold and idles down the road at 35 mph i first reported this to the dealer soon after i bought this truck and was told that it was the way a 5.0 l. engine operated and nothing could be done about it after several near crashes because of the rpms of the engine as i have approached icy intersections because the wheels would be pushing me and the brakes would lock up i would have to shift into netural to keep from runnng into the intersection, after 5 years i have this is a safety hazard and the dealer may have been in error as tho the problem or otherwise. this has happened several times (the icy roads) am i the only one having this problem?*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| Consumer experiencing excessive wear of the front brake shoes and pads, replaced the pads four times in one year .also, brake dust on the brake wheels, and brake hose has been replaced on two occasions. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| Consumer experiencing excessive wear of the front brake shoes and pads, replaced the pads four times in one year .also, brake dust on the brake wheels, and brake hose has been replaced on two occasions. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 500 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Engine revs up when engine is cold and idles down the road at 35 mph i first reported this to the dealer soon after i bought this truck and was told that it was the way a 5.0 l. engine operated and nothing could be done about it after several near crashes because of the rpms of the engine as i have approached icy intersections because the wheels would be pushing me and the brakes would lock up i would have to shift into netural to keep from runnng into the intersection, after 5 years i have this is a safety hazard and the dealer may have been in error as tho the problem or otherwise. this has happened several times (the icy roads) am i the only one having this problem?*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 05/20/2009 | 134650 | 1 | |
| We were driving on the highway about 65mph when it began to rain. i turned the wipers on and off several times but they would not respond. after a few minutes the rain intensified i tried the wipers again and they worked. i recently needed the wipers again and they failed. *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 06/26/2002 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wipers stop working intermittently. vehicle has not been examined by a dealer. there is a recall, 98v150001, but this vehicle is not affected due to vin. *ak *tt | |||
| 08/28/2001 | 1 | 04/16/2000 | |
| Consumer contacted manufacturer regarding recall 98v 150 001/98 v 150 000 concerning windshield wiper wiring. manufacturer stated that vehicle was included in recall. however, dealership insisted that vehicle was not included in recall. *ak *yh | |||
| 03/15/2002 | 1 | ||
| While driving and without warning windshield wipers will work intermittently, causing driver not to have a clear view. dealer has been notified, and stated that despite a recall issued for wiper motor failure it did not apply to the consumers vehicle. *ak *yh | |||
| 12/27/2000 | 6 | 02/01/1996 | |
| While traveling 55 mph during a rain storm windshield wipers worked initially, and suddenly stopped and worked intermittently. consumer has had this problem several times. *ak | |||
| 05/29/1999 | |||
| Intermittently, the windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. stop working for about 5 minutes then continue to operate. the dealer is not aware of this problem. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 05/01/1996 | ||
| Windshield wipers failed while driving in rain, without a serious problem. i had brosz repair look at them and the printed circuit module was bad, so a new replacement was bought and installed. while visiting your website, i see there was a recall on this year and model pickups. i contacted my dealer who says my pickup was not recalled. i think that, as the faulty part s now known to be faulty, chevrolet should re-imburse me for the part($53.43), and the small labor bill($10).*ak | |||
| 07/10/2000 | 0 | 08/01/1996 | |
| While using the windshield wipers they quit working without a warning just like mentioned in recalls 98v150001 and 98v150000. *ak | |||
| 05/24/2000 | 0 | 01/10/1996 | |
| While using windshield wipers they would work on and off. consumer had to hit the box for windshield wipers to start they were working again. but, then they stopped working. there was a recall for this problem. but, this vehicle was not included due to vin. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Windshield wiper pulse module failed - same component as failure on s-10 purchased same date (nhtsa recall 98v150001). *ak | |||