1996 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

63

Owner Complaints

3 Crashes 4 Fires

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

2

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1996 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

The 1996 CHEVROLET CORVETTE has received a total of 63 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Tires (7 complaints), Unknown Or Other (5 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (3 complaints).

Recalls for the 1996 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1996 CHEVROLET CORVETTE, potentially affecting up to 88,303 vehicles.

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 CORVETTE

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

Tires
Complaints: 7
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 5
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 3
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 3
Structurebody
Complaints: 3
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
Complaints: 3
Electrical System
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 2
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 2
Seats
Complaints: 2
Steering
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10883595 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
APPEARS THE ASR UNIT HARD SHORTED SENDING ELECTRICITY THROUGH ALL 3 THROTTLE CABLES AND SEBSEQUENTLY MELTING THEM. THANKFULLY THE VEHICLE DIDN'T START ON FIRE. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED ON THE FIRST DRIVE OF THE DAY AFTER ABOUT 7 MINUTES OF LOW SPEED (CITY) OPERATION SINCE ENGINE START.
#10883595 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | N/A miles
APPEARS THE ASR UNIT HARD SHORTED SENDING ELECTRICITY THROUGH ALL 3 THROTTLE CABLES AND SEBSEQUENTLY MELTING THEM. THANKFULLY THE VEHICLE DIDN'T START ON FIRE. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED ON THE FIRST DRIVE OF THE DAY AFTER ABOUT 7 MINUTES OF LOW SPEED (CITY) OPERATION SINCE ENGINE START.
#10596668 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 133,725 miles
TRIED TO START VEHICLE, BUT 'SECURITY' LIGHT CAME ON & ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER. RESEARCHED ISSUE ONLINE & FOUND THAT THIS IS DUE TO A KNOWN IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER PROBLEM. THE WIRES LEADING TO THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER BREAK, AND WILL NOT ALLOW THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM TO PROPERLY READ THE SECURITY CODE FROM THE KEY. *TR
#10269696 | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | | 71,500 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD WHISTLING NOISE. SUDDENLY, THE REMOVABLE ROOF PANEL SEPARATED FROM THE MOUNTING FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACRYLIC REMOVABLE ROOF PANEL, WHICH WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR IDENTICAL FAILURES ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE MALFUNCTIONS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,500 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,500.
#10267246 | EQUIPMENT | | N/A miles
THE ACRYLIC TOP ON MY 1996 CORVETTE WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW ACRYLIC TOP FROM CHEVROLET. THE ACRYLIC PORTION OF THE TOP HAS SEPARATED FROM THE ALUMINUM MOUNTING FRAME. I HAVE PRESENTED GONE THROUGH 4 CONSECUTIVE TOPS. EVERY TOP SUPPLIED TO ME HAS DONE THE SAME THING. I CAN NO LONGER DRIVE MY VEHICLE DUE TO THIS FACT. IF I CONTINUE TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE, THERE IS A HIGH PROBABILITY THAT MY ROOF IS GOING TO COME OFF OF THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY CAUSE A ACCIDENT ON INJURE SOMEONE. *TR

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Safety Rating for the 1996 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

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

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

General Motors, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

01778 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

UNABLE TO PROGRAM TO THE CENTRAL CONTROL MODULE (CCM). SIT BULLETIN 1463236. *TT

010729004 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION REGARDING CORVETTE ZF SIX SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. NLM

NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

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

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