Chevrolet G10 1996
Model G10 made in 1996 by Chevrolet got 11 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and fuel system, gasoline. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and equipment.
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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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V186000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 12/01/1995 to 07/31/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 20689 | 10/18/1996 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/26/1996 | 10/01/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Water intrusion into the kick panel areas in front of both the driver and passenger doors can cause a corrosion path between the battery feed and the electrical ground. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can cause an electrical short leading to ignition and combusion of the plastics in the electrical components of the vehicle resulting in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the 25 amp circuit breakers with 25 amp fuses in the fuse block; remove a temporary paper fuse-block cover; install a plastic shield over the fuse block; replace and reorient the power door lock relay (if equipped); inspect the remote keyless entry module (if equipped) for signs of corrosion, replace if corroded, and reorient it; and apply additional body sealer in key areas. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification began during september 1996.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 1800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E088000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 121680 | 11/08/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/24/2007 | 10/30/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V187000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1996 to 06/30/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 8340 | 10/09/1996 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/26/1996 | 10/01/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The steering linkage assemby contains a relay rod tapered-stud attachment nut that was not torqued to proper specifications. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The tapered stud can loosen and the driver would notice a lag in the responsiveness to steering wheel inputs. eventually the relay rod stud can fracture resulting loss of steering control. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the existing crimped nut and install a new nut torqued to specifications. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification began during september 1996. 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 1800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 11/07/1997 | 2 | 04/04/1997 | |
| Brake fail on occasions, battery failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 05/15/2006 | 118350 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet g10. the intake manifold began leaking, became worse over time. as of may 23, 2008, the mechanic repaired the vehicle. the failure mileage was 98,000 and current mileage was unavailable. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/12/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that transmission is slipping. delaer notified.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/02/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1997 | |
| We have replaced 3 different rear axles/gears. before replacing we didnt have any problem with backlash. we have had the van looked at & the dealership states they didnt need to look at the van that they had a bulletin stating this was normal backlash & usually found in trucks. we have had one fire with the rear axle burning but now we can tell if the rear axle is blowing. we have spoke to several other owners of these vans & they seem to be having a howling in the engine/ paint burning off the housing unit & they were told this was normal. the other owner has stated he has replaced 2 rear axles. please contact me to whether or not an investigation is being performed or how the three of us who are having the same type of problems (rear axle) but gm keeps stating this is normal. someone could have been killed if we didnt have an extinguiser to put the fire out before the fire dept arrived. | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 2 | ||
| The driver's side seat broke off the tracks and anchor, causing the seat to rock backwards, it was replaced once, and this incident has occurred again. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/03/1997 | 16 | 04/04/1997 | |
| Brake pedal goes to floor. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 11/07/1997 | 2 | 04/04/1997 | |
| Brake fail on occasions, battery failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 07/02/1997 | 1 | 04/04/1997 | |
| Brakes pulsate and are noisy due to warped rotors. | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 06/09/1997 | |||
| Steering failure, car wanders all over roa.d | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| The panel on the inside of the door is coming loose, and causing the door to stick and jam so that the passengers can't get out. dealer had repaired door panel, but problem reoccurred for the 3rd time. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||
| 06/09/1997 | |||
| Mirrors replaced. | |||