1996 Chevrolet S10 and GMC Sonoma recall: windshield

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on January 27, 1997. It covers about 55 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 55
reported: Jan 27, 1997
owners notified: Jan 30, 1997
related complaints: 131

Visibility: windshield

What is wrong: The top coat paint severely peels due to overbaking of the powder primer prior to the top coat application. Since the windshield primer and adhesive adhere to the top coat paint onthe windshield opening flange, the windshield does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting."
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the windshield may not stay in place as required by fmvss no. 212.
Remedy: All vehicles have been repurchased. This campaign is 100%.

Recall number 97V008001

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet S10 1996 1996
GMC Sonoma 1996 1996

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 131 complaints about visibility problems.

1996 Chevrolet S10 1996 GMC Sonoma

Questions about recall 97V008001

Is there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet S10 and GMC Sonoma windshield?

Yes. Recall 97V008001, reported on January 27, 1997, covers about 55 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 97V008001?

All vehicles have been repurchased. This campaign is 100%.

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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