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1996 Chevrolet G10

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest May 23, 2008
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Oct 24, 2007
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 8 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet G10, most frequently naming the brakes, electrical and fuel system categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 2 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes220.0%
  • Electrical110.0%
  • Fuel system110.0%
  • Interior & seats110.0%
  • Powertrain (other)110.0%
  • Steering110.0%
  • Transmission110.0%
  • Body & structure110.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
07E088000

EQUIPMENT

Oct 24, 2007
121,680 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
The remedy: 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.
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
96V187000

STEERING:LINKAGES

Sep 26, 1996
8,340 units potentially affected
The defect: THE STEERING LINKAGE ASSEMBY CONTAINS A RELAY ROD TAPERED-STUD ATTACHMENT NUT THAT WAS NOT TORQUED TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS.
The risk: 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.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING CRIMPED NUT AND INSTALL A NEW NUT TORQUED TO SPECIFICATIONS.
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.View on NHTSA.gov
96V186000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Sep 26, 1996
20,689 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: 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.
The remedy: 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.
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Fuel system
Filed May 23, 2008

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.

NHTSA ID
10228777
Incident
May 15, 2006
Mileage
118,350 mi
Transmission
Filed Jul 29, 2003

CONSUMER STATES THAT TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. DELAER NOTIFIED.*AK

NHTSA ID
10031338
Incident
Jun 12, 2003
Interior & seats
Filed Nov 15, 1999

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

NHTSA ID
847789
Incident
Oct 1, 1999
Powertrain (other)
Filed Sep 6, 1999

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.

NHTSA ID
711002
Incident
Jul 2, 1999
Body & structure
Filed Jan 19, 1999

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

NHTSA ID
833655
BrakesElectrical
Filed Nov 19, 1997

BRAKE FAIL ON OCCASIONS, BATTERY FAILED.

NHTSA ID
525128
Incident
Nov 7, 1997
Brakes
Filed Nov 12, 1997

BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR.

NHTSA ID
524670
Incident
Jul 3, 1997
SteeringVisibility
Filed Oct 24, 1997

STEERING FAILURE, CAR WANDERS ALL OVER ROA.D

NHTSA ID
523789

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

17-NA-073

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

130089009

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Chevrolet G10 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1998710—
1997510—
1996Viewing830—
1995420—
1994130—
1993220—
1992030—
1991030—
1990130—
1989130—
1988020—
1987230—
1986110—
1985110—
1984020—
1983010—
1982020—
1977020—
1976010—
1975010—
1974020—
1973010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.