1996 CHEVROLET PICKUP — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
75
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 CHEVROLET PICKUP
The 1996 CHEVROLET PICKUP has received a total of 75 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor (10 complaints), Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher (9 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 1996 CHEVROLET PICKUP
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1996 CHEVROLET PICKUP, potentially affecting up to 1,921 vehicles.
Recall 08E050000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 1,921 vehicles affected
Defect: K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 CHEVROLET PICKUP
75 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 CHEVROLET PICKUP. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
AFTER RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING WINDSHIELD WIPERS VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALER AND SERVICE WAS REFUSED BECAUSE IT IS A SALVAGED VEHICLE. *AK *TC
DOOR HANDLES CONSTANTLY BREAK OFF. DRIVER'S DOOR IS TILTED OFF THE HINGES. DRIVER MUST ROLL DOWN WINDOW TO EXIT VEHICLE. *AK
THE FRONT OF THE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK. AS A RESULT, THERE WAS NO UPPER BODY RESTRAINT FOR THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER. *AK THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT HELP RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. *SCC *JB
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL WORK INTERMITTENTLY, AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO SEE DURING RAINY WEATHER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING WHEN ON DELAY OR LOW. THEY START WORKING ONLY BY TURNING WIPERS ON HIGH. *SCC ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS***751088
Safety Rating for the 1996 CHEVROLET PICKUP
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 CHEVROLET PICKUP in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 CHEVROLET PICKUP
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 CHEVROLET PICKUP
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET PICKUP
- 1991 CHEVROLET PICKUP — 17 complaints
- 1992 CHEVROLET PICKUP — 8 complaints
- 1994 CHEVROLET PICKUP — 60 complaints
- 1995 CHEVROLET PICKUP — 90 complaints
- 1996 CHEVROLET PICKUP (current)
- 1997 CHEVROLET PICKUP — 113 complaints
- 1998 CHEVROLET PICKUP — 60 complaints
- 1999 CHEVROLET PICKUP — 51 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET PICKUP — 37 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET PICKUP — 19 complaints
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- 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