Chevrolet K20 1996
Model K20 made in 1996 by Chevrolet got 2 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, hydraulic and visibility. There were some recalls concerningseats and suspension.
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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| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 96E010000 | VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 03/01/1996 | 50 | 02/01/1996 | |
| The brakes on this vehicle in my opinion do not work properly. i have numerous incidents where the truck fails to stop in a timely fashion or distance. one of these incidents has resulted in an accident where i rear ended a vehicle soon after i bought the truck. i have complained to the dealer and brought the truck to independent mechanics seeking resolution. the latest of these incidents occurred with my family in the truck and a car backed out and stopped forcing me to use two feet on the brake to try to stop the vehicle, if the car had not moved i would have definitely hit him. i believe this vehicle is unsafe . i have said as much in a satisfaction questionare to chevy and asked for a written response and have never received one. i am dismayed to not find my vehicle in the recall of gm vehicles. i am concerned for my safety and that of those around me when i am operating this vehicle. i hope the problem with this truck is resolved before someone is hurt. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 01/07/1997 | 15 | 09/05/1996 | |
| Intermittent failure of the windshiels wipers. generally happens in a rain storm and affects visibility. | |||