1996 CHEVROLET G10
3 recalls, 11 complaints - 2 TSBs
07E088000 Oct 24, 2007
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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 AN... Read more
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.
96V186000 Sep 26, 1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
WATER INTRUSION INTO THE KICK PANEL AREAS IN FRONT OF BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS CAN CAUSE A CORROSION PATH BETWEEN THE BATTERY FEED AND THE ELECTRICAL GROUND.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT LEADING TO IGNITION AND COMBUSION OF THE PLASTICS IN THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE 25 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKERS WITH 25 AMP FUSES IN THE FUSE BLOCK; REMOVE A TEMPORARY PAPER FUSE-BLOCK COVER; INSTALL A PLASTIC SHIELD OVER THE FUSE BLOCK; REPLACE AND REORIENT THE POWER DOOR LOCK RELAY (IF EQUIPPED); INSPECT THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE (IF EQUIPPED) FOR SIGNS... Read more
96V187000 Sep 26, 1996
STEERING:LINKAGES
Defect Description
THE STEERING LINKAGE ASSEMBY CONTAINS A RELAY ROD TAPERED-STUD ATTACHMENT NUT THAT WAS NOT TORQUED TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence
THE TAPERED STUD CAN LOOSEN AND THE DRIVER WOULD NOTICE A LAG IN THE RESPONSIVENESS TO STEERING WHEEL INPUTS. EVENTUALLY THE RELAY ROD STUD CAN FRACTURE RESULTING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING CRIMPED NUT AND INSTALL A NEW NUT TORQUED TO SPECIFICATIONS.
Complaint Statistics
11 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
May 23, 2008
Incident date: May 15, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET G10. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD BEGAN LEAKING, BECAME WORSE OVER TIME. AS OF MAY 23, 2008, THE MECHANIC REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 29, 2003
Incident date: Jun 12, 2003
CONSUMER STATES THAT TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. DELAER NOTIFIED.*AK
SEATS
Nov 15, 1999
Incident date: Oct 1, 1999
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BROKE OFF THE TRACKS AND ANCHOR, CAUSING THE SEAT TO ROCK BACKWARDS, IT WAS REPLACED ONCE, AND THIS INCIDENT HAS OCCURRED AGAIN. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Sep 6, 1999
Incident date: Jul 2, 1999
WE HAVE REPLACED 3 DIFFERENT REAR AXLES/GEARS. BEFORE REPLACING WE DIDNT HAVE ANY PROBLEM WITH BACKLASH. WE HAVE HAD THE VAN LOOKED AT & THE DEALERSHIP STATES THEY DIDNT NEED TO LOOK AT THE VAN THAT THEY HAD A BULLETIN STATING THIS WAS NORMAL BACKLASH & USUALLY FOUND IN TRUCKS. WE HAVE HAD ONE FIR... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jan 19, 1999
THE PANEL ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR IS COMING LOOSE, AND CAUSING THE DOOR TO STICK AND JAM SO THAT THE PASSENGERS CAN'T GET OUT. DEALER HAD REPAIRED DOOR PANEL, BUT PROBLEM REOCCURRED FOR THE 3RD TIME. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Nov 7, 1997
BRAKE FAIL ON OCCASIONS, BATTERY FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Nov 7, 1997
BRAKE FAIL ON OCCASIONS, BATTERY FAILED.
STEERING
Jun 24, 1998
STEERING FAILURE, CAR WANDERS ALL OVER ROA.D
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Jun 24, 1998
MIRRORS REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 23, 1998
Incident date: Jul 3, 1997
BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Mar 23, 1998
Incident date: Jul 2, 1997
BRAKES PULSATE AND ARE NOISY DUE TO WARPED ROTORS.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 CHEVROLET G10
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
17-NA-073
Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
CHEVROLET G10 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET G10 across all model years (1973, 1998).
43
Total Recalls
47
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
5
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET G10 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 11 | View |
| 1996 (current) | 3 | 11 | |
| 1995 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 1994 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1993 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1990 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1989 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1987 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | View |