1996 CHEVROLET S SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 CHEVROLET S SERIES
The 1996 CHEVROLET S SERIES has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 CHEVROLET S SERIES
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 CHEVROLET S SERIES. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1996 CHEVROLET S SERIES
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 CHEVROLET S SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHEN MAKING A SUDDEN STOP THE BRAKE PEDAL FEELS GOES DOWN TO THE FLOOR. THERE IS A LOUD SNAPPING SOUND AND THE BRAKE PEDAL FEELS AS IF IT IS DRAGGING ON GRAVEL. NO STOPPING OCCURS. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. BRAKE PADS HAVE BEEN CHECK AND ARE IN GOOD CONDITION.
THE PROBLEM WITH MY VEHICLE IS THE ENGINE IDLE SPEED WILL NOT REMAIN CONSTANT, AND OR FLUCTUATES SUDDENLY AT THE WORST POSSIBLE TIME, (PARKING, ETC). THE DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT CAN FIND NO REASON WHY THIS HAPPENS, ALTHOUGH THEY KNOW IT IS HAPPENING. I AM SATISFIED THAT THERE IS NO BINDING OR STICKING LINKAGE PROBLEM. IN FACT, SOMETIMES THE IDLE JUMPS SUDDENLY FROM 600 RPM TO 2000 RPM OR MORE, WITHOUT EVEN TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL.
Safety Rating for the 1996 CHEVROLET S SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 CHEVROLET S SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 CHEVROLET S SERIES
General Motors, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 CHEVROLET S SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
000604039 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON AN ILLUMINATED SES LIGHT WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1441 REVEALED. *TT
866504 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE EXHIBITS A HIGH IDLE OR FLARE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS OR DISENGAGING THE CLUTCH SUCH AS WHEN SLOWING DOWN OR STOPPING.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 CHEVROLET S SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET S SERIES
- 1994 CHEVROLET S SERIES — 11 complaints
- 1996 CHEVROLET S SERIES (current)
- 1997 CHEVROLET S SERIES — 1 complaint
- 1998 CHEVROLET S SERIES — 8 complaints
- 1999 CHEVROLET S SERIES — 1 complaint
- 2000 CHEVROLET S SERIES — 5 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET S SERIES — 1 complaint
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