While driving, the ABS engaged without cause.
The worst 1996 Chevrolet Explorer problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration2
- Brakes2
- Engine1
- Tires1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration2
- Brakes2
- Engine1
- Tires1
- Visibility1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Chevrolet Explorer 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1996 Chevrolet Explorer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While traveling at 35 MPH vehicle accelerated suddenly and without warning. Driver had to apply emergency parking brake, and turn vehicle off to stop. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
Consumer took vehicle in for inspection. Brakes were warped after slamming on brakes. Consumer noticed that at high speed braking to slow down vehicle wobbled. Consumer took vehicle in to be checked, but dealer said it affected safety of vehicle.
The owner of the vehicle was traveling in the left lane on I-85 just north of atlanta. The speed of the vehicle was 70 MPH. The left rear tire of the vehicle made a noise that sounded like the tread came off of it. The tire blew a few seconds later. This caused the vehicle to lose control. The vehicle traveled from the left lane to the guard rail which was on the right. The vehicle hit the guard rail, causing the airbags to deploy, then it jumped over the gaurd rail. The vehicle overturned several times and hit several trees. The vehicle came to rest in a tree aproximately 73 from where it originally struck the guardrail. The driver and the passenger where both injured and were taken to the hospital. The vehicle was declared to be totaled by an insurance adjuster. *ak( dot number: )
The accelerator pedal stuck to the floor while driving because the cruise control cable clip fell off and intangled with the accelerator causing the van to take off out of control. Yh
Power window motor failed.
Engine failed.
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Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet Explorer
Is the 1996 Chevrolet Explorer reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Explorer, close to a typical Explorer model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Chevrolet Explorer?
Acceleration and speed control, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (2).
How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet Explorer have?
No recalls on record.
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