1996 Chevrolet G10, Chevrolet G20 and others recall: fuses and circuit breakers

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on September 26, 1996. It covers about 20,689 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 20,689
reported: Sep 26, 1996
owners notified: Oct 18, 1996
related complaints: 3

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

What is wrong: Water intrusion into the kick panel areas in front of both the driver and passenger doors can cause a corrosion path between the battery feed and the electrical ground.
Risk: This condition can cause an electrical short leading to ignition and combusion of the plastics in the electrical components of the vehicle resulting in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the 25 amp circuit breakers with 25 amp fuses in the fuse block; remove a temporary paper fuse-block cover; install a plastic shield over the fuse block; replace and reorient the power door lock relay (if equipped); inspect the remote keyless entry module (if equipped) for signs of corrosion, replace if corroded, and reorient it; and apply additional body sealer in key areas.

Recall number 96V186000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about electrical problems.

1996 Chevrolet G10 1996 Chevrolet G20 1996 Chevrolet G30 1996 GMC G25 1996 GMC G35

Questions about recall 96V186000

Is there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet G10, Chevrolet G20 and others fuses and circuit breakers?

Yes. Recall 96V186000, reported on September 26, 1996, covers about 20,689 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 96V186000?

Dealers will replace the 25 amp circuit breakers with 25 amp fuses in the fuse block; remove a temporary paper fuse-block cover; install a plastic shield over the fuse block; replace and reorient the power door lock relay (if equipped); inspect the remote keyless entry module (if equipped) for signs of corrosion, replace if corroded, and reorient it; and apply additional body sealer in key areas.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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