The fuel pump assembly melted and burned the inside of the gas tank.
The worst 1996 Chevrolet Sierra Pu problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Fuel system1
- Seat belts1
- Steering1
- Tires1
Problems by type
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- Airbags1
- Fuel system1
- Seat belts1
- Steering1
- Tires1
Recalls 1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- What is wrong
- On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
- Risk
- If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on june 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.
Recall number 03V159000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Chevrolet Sierra Pu 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1996 Chevrolet Sierra Pu owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Right front passenger's seat belt sucks back in after it's locked in buckle. Keeps tightening if a bump is hit or a person moves. Took to dealer & was informed it's for a child restraint. Can pull out belt, but it keeps tightening. Has contacted the manufacturer. *ak
Pulled out of parking lot onto the highway 29 in liberty hill and went over a oil spill about a gallon of oil.after going over it, the vehicle lost total control of steering and went to the left side of the road .the steering shot to the right, and couln't move the wheel. Vehicle ran into the ditch and hit a tree. Driver's side airbag didn't deploy. Driving speed 40 to 45mph even road.took the vehicle 4 times to the dealer for the same problem, and has not been fixed.
Two tires went flat due to puncture of the tread side of tire (wrangler 265/7r16 tires).
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Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet Sierra Pu
Is the 1996 Chevrolet Sierra Pu reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Sierra Pu, close to a typical Sierra Pu model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Chevrolet Sierra Pu?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet Sierra Pu have?
1 recall, covering visibility.
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