1996 Chevrolet Pickup problems

Filed Oct 1, 2004 · Visibility · 38,000 miles · NY

After receiving a recall notice concerning windshield wipers vehicle was taken into the dealer and service was refused because it is a salvaged vehicle. *ak

Filed Jan 20, 2004 · Locks · 80,000 miles · CO

Door handles constantly break off. Driver's door is tilted off the hinges. Driver must roll down window to exit vehicle.

Filed Dec 10, 2003 · Seat belts · 24,000 miles · NE

The front of the seat belt did not lock. As a result, there was no upper body restraint for the driver or passenger. *ak the dealership would not help resolve this issue. *scc

Filed Jul 3, 2003 · Visibility · TX

Consumer states that while driving and with no warning windshield wipers will work intermittently, and it will be hard for the consumer to see during rainy weather. Dealer notified.

Filed Apr 17, 2003 · Engine · OH

The vehicle leaked antifreeze. The consumer suspected the head gasket failed.

Filed Oct 9, 2002 · Visibility · TX

Consumer states that while driving and no warning the windshield wiper will work intermittently and it will hard for the consumer to see during rainy weather. Dealer notified. Mr

Filed Sep 2, 2002 · Visibility · WI

The vehicle was just recently transfered to my name though I have been the primary driver since the vehicle was purchased in december of 1995. The windshield wipers have failed on numerous occassions. I have had the service station where I trade look at it and unless I want to cover the expense of having the motor replaced they recommended that I "jiggle" the wire to the wiper box. After seeing a newspaper article on this specific problem in this model vehicle I took the article to the dealer and his suggestion was to replace the motor at my expense and hope an official recall is eventually issued at which time I would be reimbursed. This is a danger and it is a persistant and ongoing problem. I fail to see why the responsibility and expense should be mine. I am asking that the federal safety agency further investigate this problem before someone is seriously hurt due to the failure of the wiper system.

Filed Jul 22, 2002 · Engine, Fuel system · MD

Motor will shut off at various times, at idle or while driving, without warning. Truck is used for trailering horses and heavy equipment and the engine shutting down severely effects braking and steerage and is a serious safety hazard. The truck was repaired by the dealership for fuel injection pump problems at 55812 miles with the pump being replaced. Searching internet and talking to mechanics found that this is a persistent problem with the 6.5l diesel engine with the fault being the pump mounted driver (pmd) sometimes called a fuel solenoid driver (fsd) which gm lists it as part #12562836 and manufactured by stanadyne. This module is mounted on the side of the fuel pump in front of the intake manifold between the heads. It would seem that the intense heat of the engine is causing the electronics in this pmd to break down and fail. Replacing this pmd resolved the stalling problem but I feel if this pmd is not cooled properly, relocated to a cooler location or redesigned the problem will persist and could lead to accidents. There are aftermarket kits available to relocate the pmd but I feel that it should be the manufacturer (gm) to correct the design problem.

Filed Jun 4, 2002 · Visibility · MN

Gm is aware of a windshield wiper problem that exists with their trucks and they need to expand the recall to include all of the effected vehicles.

Filed Apr 30, 2002 · Body · TX

Driver side door handle has been broken 4 times, each time he has repaired it himself. He has never received assistance from dealer or manufacturer.*ak