The consumer stated that the arm that holds the wheel on the vehicle broke off, it ripped part of the frame. The service dealer stated it was a defect within the vehicle. The manufacturer said they would provide $500 toward the purchase of a new vehicle or they would provide the welding of the wheel arm without warranty. *ak the upper control arm brackets were not welded when manufactured. The bracket and the tire pushed up against the engine and shorted the wiring harness, blew fuses and the picked up wouldn't start. *sc
The worst 1996 Chevrolet Crew Cab problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Suspension1
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- Body1
- Suspension1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
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 Crew Cab 12
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...
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Equipment
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Product recall campaign involving windshield wiper motor replacement
What 1996 Chevrolet Crew Cab owners say
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Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet Crew Cab
Is the 1996 Chevrolet Crew Cab reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 Chevrolet Crew Cab, close to a typical Crew Cab model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Chevrolet Crew Cab?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet Crew Cab have?
No recalls on record.
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