The brakes on this vehicle in my opinion do not work properly. I have numerous incidents where the truck fails to stop in a timely fashion or distance. One of these incidents has resulted in an accident where I rear ended a vehicle soon after I bought the truck. I have complained to the dealer and brought the truck to independent mechanics seeking resolution. The latest of these incidents occurred with my family in the truck and a car backed out and stopped forcing me to use two feet on the brake to try to stop the vehicle, if the car had not moved I would have definitely hit him. I believe this vehicle is unsafe . I have said as much in a satisfaction questionare to chevy and asked for a written response and have never received one. I am dismayed to not find my vehicle in the recall of gm vehicles. I am concerned for my safety and that of those around me when I am operating this vehicle. I hope the problem with this truck is resolved before someone is hurt.
The worst 1996 Chevrolet K20 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Visibility1
Recalls 2
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
- What is wrong
- The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued.
- Risk
- Vehicle usage could cause the nuts to loosen and eventually fall off the u-bolt. This could result in sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will check the u-bolt nut torque and re-torque any loose u-bolts to specification.
Recall number 96V082000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. This does not meet with the maximum return times required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, cut out a portion of the dash mat to provide proper clearance.
Recall number 96V057000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Chevrolet K20 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1996 Chevrolet K20 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Intermittent failure of the windshiels wipers. Generally happens in a rain storm and affects visibility.
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Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet K20
Is the 1996 Chevrolet K20 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet K20, fewer than a typical K20 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Chevrolet K20?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is visibility (1).
How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet K20 have?
2 recalls, covering suspension and vehicle speed control.
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