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1996 Cobra Sierra problems

The most common problem on the 1996 Cobra Sierra is seats. Its complaint count is close to a typical Sierra model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
1
Worst area
Seats

The worst 1996 Cobra Sierra problems

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  • Seats
    1

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  • Seats
    1

Recalls 1

Electrical system: wiringReported August 30, 1995 · 43,330 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The chassis harness is not properly secured to the frame of the trailer or is improperly routed over the axle.
Risk
The wiring can be pinched or cut between the frame and axle causing loss of control or total brake failure of the trailer or fifth wheel.
Remedy
Cobra industries has gone out of business. The correction was to tighten the slack in the chassis wire harness and secure them to the frame of the trailer with a single eye wire loop.

Recall number 95V169000 · Recall details

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What 1996 Cobra Sierra owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 26, 1997 · Seats · UT

Split seat: passenger's side front seat does not latch in place when driving and applying brakes lightly,the seat just slides forward. Has taken in for repairs severaltimes, but the problem still exists.

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Is the 1996 Cobra Sierra reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 Cobra Sierra, close to a typical Sierra model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1996 Cobra Sierra?

Seats, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 1996 Cobra Sierra have?

1 recall, covering electrical system.

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