Fuel pump quit, I've been a mechanic for 25 years. I believe the wire going to the fuel pump on the chev/gmc trucks including pickup is unsafe. I've had several show that the reason they quit is because the wire has been hot. This wire connector is on the bottom side of the plate on the top of the tank. I don't know how there has not been a fire yet.
The worst 1996 Chevrolet C Series(Light) problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Steering1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Chevrolet C Series(Light) 18
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...
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Fuel solenoid driver located on the side of the fuel injection pump failed, causing vehicle to no start or...
- Fuel guage indicates empty with 7-8 gallons (30 liters) left in tank
- Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing)
- Chuggle/surge on tcc apply/no dtc's (reflash PCM)
- Engine hard to start (replace fuel pump pulsator)
- Chuggle/surge on tcc apply/no dtc's (reflash the powertrain control module (PCM))
- Automatic transmission 1-2 and/or 2-3 upshift slip/flare, no 3RD or 4TH gear, DTC P1870, launch shudder...
- Fiber glass rear fender paint star shaped cracks (install protective liner)
What 1996 Chevrolet C Series(Light) owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Power steering pump shaft broke, making it difficult to steer/stop vehicle.
Brake pedal went to floor when driver tried to stop vehicle, causing vehicle to enter intersection, resulting in accident.
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Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet C Series(Light)
Is the 1996 Chevrolet C Series(Light) reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet C Series(Light), fewer than a typical C Series(Light) model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Chevrolet C Series(Light)?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet C Series(Light) have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Chevrolet C Series(Light) have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet C Series(Light) model years with the most brakes complaints are 1995 (12 complaints) and 1994 (10 complaints).
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