Failure of brake lines on 1996 chevy truck.
The worst 1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Visibility6
- Fuel system5
- Brakes4
- Body3
- Engine2
- Transmission2
- Airbags1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups
Recalls 1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- What is wrong
- On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
- Risk
- If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on june 19, 2003. 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, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.
Recall number 03V159000 · Recall details
See all 1 recalls for the 1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups
Defect investigations
Windshield wiper failure
As a result of this, and the precedinginvestigation, rq99-003, gm has expanded the population of safety recall 98v‑150 (replacement of the windshield wiper control module) to include an additional 1.77 million vehicles.included are various 1994-1997 my m/l vans, s/t trucks and suvs, & c/k trucks and suvs.see attached technical report for details.
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Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups 5
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
- Special Coverage Adjustment ? Electronic Diesel-Fuel Injection Pump Failure ? Repair/Replace
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Special policy adjustment - windshield wiper motor failures
What 1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
1996 chevrolet silverado extended cab z71 1500 pickup truck. Truck has no rust protection on the frame or brake lines which cause rust through of the brake lines and the ultimate failure of the frame itself.
I have a 1996 chevy pickup. The wipers kept on turning off when raining. I have talked to my local chevy dealer if there was a recall as well chevy company and the both said no. I have seen recalls on this complaint on other vehicles (chevy p/u) on the same year. But my VIN doesn't have a recall. Windshield wiper motor controller circuit board. When I was coming in to work this morning at 0430 in the rain the wiper turned off and would come back on.
Brakes defective, front crossover brake line under transmission support burst. Upon examination of brake system, all brake lines and brake hoses replaced, due to corrosion, front rotors and pads replaced, rear drums and linings replaced, with new brake hardware as well, and rear brake wheel cylinders. Brakes bled according to procedure, but pedal still spongy. Brakes bled two more times with no improvement in sponginess. Brakes have time delay between stepping on pedal and activation of brakes. Brakes are inadequate for empty truck. Carrying load on truck or pulling trailer is just plain scary and dangerous, as brakes do not stop truck. Antilock system does not work. Putting all my weight, 275 pounds, and all my strength, on brakes when truck is empty, and on a wet road, will lock the front brakes, but no antilock functions. Bad brakes are a common gm problem across all model lines. I have owned 3 chevy luminas with similar problems. I demand that the government do something about this! If you don't, why the hell are you there and us paying your salaries? I could have been killed when the plain steel brake line broke. This is the 21st century, why does this happen? Get off your dead asses and make gm fix the problem! If you force them to do recalls, they might think twice about making substandard, unsafe at any speed, vehicles. The engine in this truck is very powerful, the brakes can't hope to keep up with the power and speed that this truck is capable of.
Was sitting on the tailgate,went to get up, tailgate cables snapped. I fell off with pain to my legs(I have bad knees), and the exterior of the tailgate was damaged by the impact with the bumper.
Problems with ABS brakes engaging when slowing down to stop. Had the ABS sensor ( front drivers side) replaced which corrected problem.
Tailgate strap broke.
Dt: the contact stated the fuel injection system failed in the diesel truck. The engine intermittently came to complete stop while driving at 50-60 MPH or while the engine was idling. The dealer changed the electronic diesel control, but the problem recurred. The engine was restarted when the truck came to complete stop.
Dt the consumer received a letter on february 23, 2003 from chevrolet, it was a special provision letter for the windshield wipers, contacted the two dealers ,they said this vehicle fell within the seven year limit or 70,000 and my vehicle has 41,000 but they said it past the seven years, but it was outside the seven years. It was void when the consumer received it. The windshield wipers work intermently on the vehicle, the wiper motor faied. On september 29, 2005 the windshield wipers quit working completely. When turn ingit on on e could hear an electrical sound, if one hit the cover with something could get the windshield wipers to work.
Windshield wiper motor intermittent operation;I researched the problem and found there was a recall for my make ,model. However after taking my truck to the dealer I was notified my VIN was not on the list. I then contacted gm. I was told there was nothing they could do about the recall and if I felt this was a safety problem I should take it to be fixed. I feel they do not think loss of your wipers is a safety concern.
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Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups
Is the 1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups reliable?
Owners have filed 22 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups, close to a typical C/K Pickups model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 6 complaints. Next is fuel system (5).
How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups have?
1 recall, covering visibility.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups visibility?
Yes, 1 recall: 03V159000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet C/K Pickups have the most visibility problems?
The Chevrolet C/K Pickups model years with the most visibility complaints are 1994 (34 complaints), 1998 (34 complaints) and 1997 (30 complaints).
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