Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet g10. The intake manifold began leaking, became worse over time. As of may 23, 2008, the mechanic repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 98,000 and current mileage was unavailable.
The worst 1996 Chevrolet G10 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes2
- Transmission2
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
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- Brakes2
- Transmission2
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
- Seats1
- Steering1
- Visibility1
Recalls 2
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- Water intrusion into the kick panel areas in front of both the driver and passenger doors can cause a corrosion path between the battery feed and the electrical ground.
- Risk
- This condition can cause an electrical short leading to ignition and combusion of the plastics in the electrical components of the vehicle resulting in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the 25 amp circuit breakers with 25 amp fuses in the fuse block; remove a temporary paper fuse-block cover; install a plastic shield over the fuse block; replace and reorient the power door lock relay (if equipped); inspect the remote keyless entry module (if equipped) for signs of corrosion, replace if corroded, and reorient it; and apply additional body sealer in key areas.
Recall number 96V186000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages
- What is wrong
- The steering linkage assemby contains a relay rod tapered-stud attachment nut that was not torqued to proper specifications.
- Risk
- The tapered stud can loosen and the driver would notice a lag in the responsiveness to steering wheel inputs. Eventually the relay rod stud can fracture resulting loss of steering control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the existing crimped nut and install a new nut torqued to specifications.
Recall number 96V187000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Chevrolet G10 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1996 Chevrolet G10 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer states that transmission is slipping. Delaer notified.
The driver's side seat broke off the tracks and anchor, causing the seat to rock backwards, it was replaced once, and this incident has occurred again.
We have replaced 3 different rear axles/gears. Before replacing we didnt have any problem with backlash. We have had the van looked at & the dealership states they didnt need to look at the van that they had a bulletin stating this was normal backlash & usually found in trucks. We have had one fire with the rear axle burning but now we can tell if the rear axle is blowing. We have spoke to several other owners of these vans & they seem to be having a howling in the engine/ paint burning off the housing unit & they were told this was normal. The other owner has stated he has replaced 2 rear axles. Please contact me to whether or not an investigation is being performed or how the three of us who are having the same type of problems (rear axle) but gm keeps stating this is normal. Someone could have been killed if we didnt have an extinguiser to put the fire out before the fire dept arrived.
The panel on the inside of the door is coming loose, and causing the door to stick and jam so that the passengers can't get out. Dealer had repaired door panel, but problem reoccurred for the 3rd time.
Brake fail on occasions, battery failed.
Brake pedal goes to floor.
Steering failure, car wanders all over roa.d
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Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet G10
Is the 1996 Chevrolet G10 reliable?
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet G10, 2.0 times a typical G10 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Chevrolet G10?
Brakes, with 2 complaints. Next is transmission (2).
How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet G10 have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system and steering.
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