Chevrolet Chevrolet 1996
Model Chevrolet made in 1996 by Chevrolet got 11 consumer complains as well as 25 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and engine and engine cooling.
Model 1996
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 990941004 | 01/01/2000 | 739023 | 609756 | Information regarding switches to turn off and on frontal air bags for passenger cars and trucks. *tt | 04/07/2000 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 97120997064 | 12/09/1997 | 54472 | Diesel engine fuel injection line and jaw clamp replacement. *yc | 04/20/1998 | |
| 97112097061 | 11/20/1997 | 54474 | Exhibiting a condition in which the closed system design of the current pcv system may allow engine oil to enter the intake system. *yc | 04/20/1998 | |
| 97110197061 | 11/01/1997 | 54186 | Information on pcv system change. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| 97110197061A | 11/01/1997 | 53653 | Vehicles equipped with diesel engines may exhibit a condition in which the closed system design of the current pcv system may allow engine oil to enter the intake system. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 98876304 | 04/01/1998 | 601127 | Complaints that their vehicle is difficult to start or will not start. *yc | 07/01/1998 | |
| 970801766505 | 08/01/1997 | 54296 | Condition with engine miss and/or roughness and a ses light. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 971101776121 | 11/01/1997 | 54206 | Experiencing a tick/knock/rattle noise from engine. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| 97080197024B | 08/01/1997 | 54280 | Incorrect linear exhaust gas recirculation valves used for service. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 300800 | 08/30/2000 | 619038 | Service information message regarding 1994 to 2000 6.5-liter diesel engine electronic injection pump cores. *tt | 05/11/2001 | |
| 300800 | 08/30/2000 | 619019 | Service information regarding 1994 to 2000 6.5-liter diesel engine electronic injection pump cores. *tt | 05/10/2001 | |
| 300800 | 08/30/2000 | 619015 | Service information regarding 1994 to 2000 6.5-liter diesel engines, rpo l49, l56 and l65 as it pertains to the electronic pump. *tt | 05/10/2001 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 970901768305 | 09/01/1997 | 54337 | Excessive fuel gauge fluctuation. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TRUNK LID - LOCK | |||||
| 990866002A | 01/01/2000 | 990866002 | 609733 | This bulletin informs dealerships about the trap resistant rear compartment (trunk) kit. *tt | 04/07/2000 |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||||
| 98464102A | 10/01/1998 | 46-41-02 | 602753 | Conditions with front propeller shaft cv boot torn or cracked. *yc | 01/11/1999 |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||||
| 971101767306 | 11/01/1997 | 54194 | Vehicle will not move when clutch pedal is released. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 97120177717D | 12/01/1997 | 54009 | Loss of 4th gear, slipping in 4th gear, busy 3-4 shifting or tcc cycling. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 97120177717H | 12/01/1997 | 54177 | Vehicle experiencing loss of 4th gear, slipping in 4th gear, busy 3-4 shifting or tcc cycling. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| 990940004 | 01/01/2000 | 731611 | 609743 | General motors began providing child restrain seat top tether hardware packages to customers in the united states who requested them. *tt | 04/07/2000 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 970501665017 | 05/01/1997 | 53012 | Comments about premature front disc brake pad wear. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
| STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | |||||
| 970801738134 | 08/01/1997 | 54345 | Anti-theft alarm may sound after vehicle gets wet. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 431701B | 08/01/1998 | 609637 | Model year 1994-99 passenger cars and trucks , bumps or rust colored spots in the paint due to rail or iron dust. yd | 04/05/2000 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 970501761511 | 05/01/1997 | 53010 | Concerns with scratches on the roll up window glass. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 98104 | 02/20/1998 | 600229 | Situation with interior lamps may illuminate when driving 'j', 'l' and 'n' vehicles. *yc | 04/30/1998 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 9709011104A | 09/01/1997 | 54340 | Insufficient heat to the driver's side and cold air from left kick panel area. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 06/01/1996 | 1 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Muffler failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/16/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer received recall notification for gas tank, but was advised by dealership that parts were not in stock. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| 01/07/1998 | 07/01/1996 | ||
| Axle seal failed. | |||
| 09/16/1996 | 1 | 04/29/1996 | |
| Rear main seal leaking. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 1 | |||
| The 6 speed manual transmission with the option called skip shift, distracts from the driver. | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 03/01/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Arm rest failed causing it to intermittantly fall off. | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 06/01/1996 | 1 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Rear seat latch locked in closed position. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 05/01/1996 | |||
| Horn doesn't work when it should. brakes stop so quickly that it can cause a car to overturn. they seem to lock up. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 01/07/1998 | 07/01/1996 | ||
| Front brakes failed. qcaw | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 08/27/2008 | 1 | ||
| My chevy malibu is having powersteering issues. it freezes up while trying to turn corners. this car has nothing wrong with it. the powersteering fluid is at a good level and there are no leaks in the system. *tr | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 12/25/1995 | 1 | 12/22/1995 | |
| Two general tires failed, owner replaced all tire on vehicle. | |||