1996 CHEVROLET G SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 CHEVROLET G SERIES
The 1996 CHEVROLET G SERIES has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (2 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (1 complaint), and Seat Beltsfrontretractor (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 CHEVROLET G SERIES
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 CHEVROLET G SERIES. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1996 CHEVROLET G SERIES
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 CHEVROLET G SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET G SERIES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDE WALLS OF ALL FOUR (KELLY TIRES- NAVIGATOR GOLD (235/75/R15) WERE BREAKING APART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE REASON FOR THE FAILURE WAS A DRY ROT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO OFFERED TO PRORATE THE TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 121,000.
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE UPPER HINGE ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR BROKE. WHEN THE DOOR WAS OPENED TO PLACE ITEMS INTO THE VAN THE HINGE BROKE OFF. THE ARM SET CAME APART FROM THE BRACKET. BEFORE CONSUMER REPLACED THE HINGE OF THE DOOR IT WOULD OPEN AND CLOSE WITH SUPPORT. THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH POWER DOOR LOCKS. THE BODY SHOP STATED THIS WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AMONG THIS VAN, AND THE PART TO REPAIR THE DOOR WAS ON BACK ORDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER TO DETERMINE AN ESTIMATE BECAUSE IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE DOOR HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED YET. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY STATED IT WAS NOT A RECOGNIZED DEFECT WITHIN THE VEHICLE.*AK
CONSUMER STATES THAT DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO BE IN THE REAR SEATS. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
WHILE DRIVING 35MPH STARTED DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL. PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. ENTIRE FRONT BRAKES REPLACED PRIOR TO ACCIDENT. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK
WHILE DRIVING 35MPH STARTED DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL. PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. ENTIRE FRONT BRAKES REPLACED PRIOR TO ACCIDENT. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK
View all Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1996 CHEVROLET G SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 CHEVROLET G SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 CHEVROLET G SERIES
General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1996 CHEVROLET G SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
9774L80E03 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNDESIRED TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTING BETWEEN THIRD AND SECOND GEAR WHEN MANUALLY SHIFTED TO FIRST GEAR (D1) (NEW CALIBRATION). *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 CHEVROLET G SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET G SERIES
- 1991 CHEVROLET G SERIES — 3 complaints
- 1992 CHEVROLET G SERIES — 6 complaints
- 1993 CHEVROLET G SERIES — 27 complaints
- 1994 CHEVROLET G SERIES — 17 complaints
- 1995 CHEVROLET G SERIES — 18 complaints
- 1996 CHEVROLET G SERIES (current)
- 1997 CHEVROLET G SERIES — 8 complaints
- 1998 CHEVROLET G SERIES — 6 complaints
- 1999 CHEVROLET G SERIES — 2 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET G SERIES — 6 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET G SERIES — 0 complaints
Other CHEVROLET Models
- CHEVROLET MALIBU — 28,991 total complaints
- CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 22,175 total complaints
- CHEVROLET IMPALA — 15,197 total complaints
- CHEVROLET TAHOE — 12,511 total complaints
- CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 12,135 total complaints
- CHEVROLET BLAZER — 11,032 total complaints
- CHEVROLET SILVERADO — 10,928 total complaints
- CHEVROLET SUBURBAN — 10,375 total complaints