1996 CHEVROLET C1500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

278

Owner Complaints

16 Crashes 4 Fires

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1996 CHEVROLET C1500

The 1996 CHEVROLET C1500 has received a total of 278 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor (37 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (26 complaints), and Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher (14 complaints).

Recalls for the 1996 CHEVROLET C1500

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1996 CHEVROLET C1500, potentially affecting up to 209,983 vehicles.

Recall 07E088000 — EQUIPMENT

| 121,680 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND...

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

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Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 88,303 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

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Owner Complaints for the 1996 CHEVROLET C1500

278 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 CHEVROLET C1500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 37
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 26 4 Crashes 1 Fire 1 Injury
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 14
Seats
Complaints: 13 1 Injury
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 8 7 Crashes 5 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 7
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 6
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 6
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 6
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 6
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 5
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 4
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 4
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 3 2 Fires
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 3
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 3
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 3
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 2
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 2
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 2
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 2
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 2 2 Injuries
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 2
Air Bags
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1 2 Injuries
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
Complaints: 1
Parking Brake
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10319228 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | | N/A miles
WHEN EVER IT RAINS OR IF I GO THROUGH THE CARWASH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS VERY HARD. FEELS LIKE SOMEONE HIT YOU FROM BEHIND. SEEMS LIKE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION HARNESS GETS WET IS WHEN THE PROBLEM OCCURS. *TR
#10220765 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | | 104,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET C1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. HE HAS HAD TO TAP THE MOTOR IN ORDER FOR IT TO FUNCTION AGAIN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RECALL WAS NO LONGER ACTIVE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 104,500.
#10219070 | STRUCTURE | | 40,000 miles
CLEAR COAT ON THE PAINT CAME OFF OF THE FINISH SEVERAL YEARS BACK AND I WANTED TO KNOW IF THERE WAS ANY RECALL ON THAT ISSUE. I TAKE SERIOUS PRIDE IN MY VEHICLE AND IF GENERAL MOTORS ASSUMES PRIDE IN THEIR PRODUCT AS THEY ADVERTISE THEM TO BE THEN THEY WON'T MIND AMENDING THE PROBLEM. I HAVE NEVER BEEN MADE AWARE OF ANY RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM SO ANY INFORMATION YOU CAN SUPPLY TO ME WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. *TR
#10193402 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | | 80,400 miles
TL-THE ELECTRICAL WIRES THAT GOES INTO THE FUEL TANK THAN MAKES THE GAS TANK AND THE GAS GAUGE WORK SHORTED OUT THE FUEL PUMP SO THAT IT WON'T WORK AND THE GAS GAUGAE ALSO. HE HAD IT REPAIR IN MO AND AFTER DRIVING ABOUT A 100 MILES THE GAS GAUGE WOULD NOT WORK AND HE TOOK TI TO A DEALER TO GET IT SERVICED AND THEY STATED THEY WILL NOT FIX IT. WHAT IS THE RECOURSE IF GETTING A REIMBURSEMENT THIS IS THE THIRD FUEL PUMP HE HAS PUT IN THE VEHICLE
ON 10/03/02 I HAD A CHEVY TRUCK [XXX] REPAIRED FOR LOW SPEED ABS ENGAGEMENT, (UNDER EXT WARR). IN SEPT OF 2005, I AGAIN STARTED EXPERIENCING LOW SPEED ABS ENGAGEMENT. THIS TIME SINCE IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, I HAD IT REPAIRED AT AN INDEPENDENT SHOP. IT OCCURRED FIRST AT 51,409 MI AND THE NEXT TIME AT 70,000 MI. THIS COULD PROVE TO BE A REAL PAIN IF THIS PROBLEM IS GOING TO RESURFACE EVERY 20,000 MILES. *NM UPDATED 07/17/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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Safety Rating for the 1996 CHEVROLET C1500

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 CHEVROLET C1500 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 CHEVROLET C1500

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 CHEVROLET C1500

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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