Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet s/t. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH when he applied the brake pedal; the anti-lock brakes locked which caused the vehicle to wander into another lane. The contact was able to resume with caution. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they stated the anti-lock brake system locked. The vehicle was not repaired and the contact disconnected the anti-lock brake system. The failure mileage was 143,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The worst 1996 Chevrolet S/T Series problems
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- Brakes1
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- Brakes1
Recalls
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Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Chevrolet S/T Series 10
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
- A no reverse, no second gear, or no fourth gear condition
- Rough idle after start, and/or a service engine soon (SES) light
- Subject regarding exhaust system rumble / rattle noise
- Some owners with vehicles built before january 15,1999 may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and may also...
- Vehicles may experience automatic transmission 1-2 and 2-3 upshift slip / flare no 3RD or 4TH gear launch...
- Some owners of 1996 - 1998 model year s/t, m/l, c/k, g, p and W4 trucks, that are registered in...
- Some owners of 1996 - 1999 s/t, m/l, c/k, g, p and W4 trucks may experience a service engine soon light,...
- Some vehicles may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start due to a...
What 1996 Chevrolet S/T Series owners say
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Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet S/T Series
Is the 1996 Chevrolet S/T Series reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 Chevrolet S/T Series, close to a typical S/T Series model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Chevrolet S/T Series?
Brakes, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet S/T Series have?
No recalls on record.
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