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1996 American International Chevrolet C10 problems

The most common problem on the 1996 American International Chevrolet C10 is brakes. Its complaint count is close to a typical Chevrolet C10 model year.

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Owner complaints
1
Recalls
1
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 1996 American International Chevrolet C10 problems

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Recalls 1

SeatsReported July 16, 1996 · 76 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: light duty extended cab conversion pickup trucks by american international. The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicles could loosen, fatigue, and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
Risk
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.
Remedy
Vss is conducting the notification and remedy campaign for this recall. 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.

Recall number 96V055003 · Recall details

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What 1996 American International Chevrolet C10 owners say

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Filed Nov 21, 2015 · Brakes · 110,000 miles · FL

Brakes pulling to left push back on pedal pulledhubs and cleaned ABS senser and cleaned rotor both sides has like new shoes and rotors are smooth and not out of round have heard of lot of problems with s10 still has pull to left at less thant 10 MPH

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Questions about the 1996 American International Chevrolet C10

Is the 1996 American International Chevrolet C10 reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 American International Chevrolet C10, close to a typical Chevrolet C10 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1996 American International Chevrolet C10?

Brakes, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 1996 American International Chevrolet C10 have?

1 recall, covering seats.

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