I read with great interest today that gm is recalling several pickups and suvs for the inadvertent application of ABS in low speed stops. I was surprised, however, that my vehicle was not named. I drive a 1996 chevy s-10 pickup, and, on three occasions, have had the ABS 'kick in' when doing a very gradual stop at slow speeds on dry pavement. Twice I almost rear ended the car in front of me. Once there was no one and I merely drifted into the intersection by a few feet. I would highly recommend that you increase the scope of your investigation to include my year and model of vehicle, as it sounds like it is subject to the same problems that have driven your current recall. V/r, ken zemach.
The worst 1996 Chevrolet S Pickup problems
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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 S Pickup 5
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...
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Subject regarding 99046 (b) special policy- high/low/high ABS brack anomaly
- Concerns with premature weare of the cover material on the driver's or passenger seat cushion in the...
- The federal safety agency HAS IDENTIFIED AND GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION HAS CONFIRMED, THE EXISTENCE OF A...
What 1996 Chevrolet S Pickup owners say
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Cooling fan clutch failed on my 1996 chevrolet s-10 2.2 l engine vehicle with only 60,000 miles.
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Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet S Pickup
Is the 1996 Chevrolet S Pickup reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet S Pickup, fewer than a typical S Pickup model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Chevrolet S Pickup?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet S Pickup have?
No recalls on record.
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