Chevrolet C-series 1996

• Recall 1998040 [Canada]: Emissions
  Certain vehicles do not comply with cmvss 1103 - exhaust emissions. Vehicles may been built with the ignition coil wire too close to metal brackets or the transmission fluid fill tube (m/l van only). If the coil wire is too close to these metal objects, arcing may occur and cause failure of the wires which can in turn lead to a stalling/no start condition and/or catalytic converter failures. Correction: coil wire will be repositioned to assure adequate clearance from metal brackets and/or transmission fluid fill tubes.

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• Recall 1998150 [Canada]: Visual system
  Certain vehicles may have windshield wiper motors with solder joints near the wiring harness connector that could crack. This could cause the windshield wiper to work intermittently and ultimately result in inoperative wipers. This could reduce driver visibility in inclement weather and result in a crash. Correction: wiper motor circuit board and cover will be replaced.

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• Recall 1998159 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  On certain crew cab pick ups, the front inner corner of the fuel tank may contact the body sill and over time wear a hole in or crack the fuel tank at the point of contact. This condition could result in fuel leakage and in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. Correction: tank will be inspected for wear and a spacer will be installed between the fuel tank and the front crossmember, or if necessary, the fuel tank will be replaced.

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• Recall 1997049 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  Certain vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch bolt exists in the recliner mechanism that could trap and pinch a person's hand or finger(s) when the easy entry feature is activated. This pinching could cut the hand or possibly sever the finger(s) without prior warning. Correction: a protector will be installed over the recliner mechanism.

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• Recall 1996062 [Canada]: Other
  Certain vehicles may not comply with cmvss 124 - accelerator control systems. Vehicles may have been assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat. The dash mat may bind the throttle cable such that the throttle return time may not meet the requirements of the standard. Correction: dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, a portion of the dash mat will be cut out to provide clearance.

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• Recall 1996069 [Canada]: Suspension
  On certain vehicles, the four u-bolt nuts on either side of the rear axle may be under torqued. This could cause the bolts to loosen and eventually fall off the u-bolt. Should this occur, the axle would eventually be free to provide steering inputs to the vehicle and a crash could occur. Correction: dealers will check the u-bolt nut torque and torque any loose u-bolts to specification.

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• Recall 1996100 [Canada]: Suspension
  Certain vehicles may have a bead damage to the tires which occurred during tire mounting. The damage to the tire reinforcing structure in the bead "toe" area would likely manifest itself as a bulge in the sidewall after the tire is inflated. This damage could result in rapid air loss, which could cause injuries to anyone if they were handling the tire when this occurred. Correction: tires will be demounted and inspected for bead damage. If bead damage is present, the tire will be replaced.

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• Recall 1996193 [Canada]: Structure
  On certain vehicles, the crankshaft balancer centre attaching bolt was under-torqued. This bolt secures the balancer, which is pressed onto the crankshaft, and the accessory drive pulley which is attached to the balancer, to the engine crankshaft. If this bolt were to loosen, the balancer and drive belt pulley would eventually loosen and the drive belt could come off the pulley or break, causing a loss of drive to engine accessories such as the alternator and power steering pump. Correction: crankshaft balancer centre bolt will be torqued to specification.

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• Recall 1995234 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  Certain vehicles may experience a fuel leak at the fuel rail assembly end plug due to an improperly crimped end retainer clip. If this condition were to occur, and an ignition source was present, an engine compartment fire could occur. Correction: defective fuel rail assemblies will be replaced.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

Dt: the consumer stated the air bag inadvertently deployed. The consumer was injured. *ak *jb

Fuel pump quit, i've been a mechanic for 25 years. I believe the wire going to the fuel pump on the chev/gmc trucks including pickup is unsafe. I've had several show that the reason they quit is because the wire has been hot. This wire connector is on the bottom side of the plate on the top of the tank. I don't know how there has not been a fire yet.

Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable obstructing the driver's view. Dealer notified. *ak

There is a recall for this problem but i have two of these trucks and neither match the recall and told to fix it myself...I have to believe that this is a serious problem for other people with these trucks as well, the vin number on the other is [xxx], it is a 1996 k series. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6). *tr

Vehicle experiencing a severe oil leakages. Dealer unable to locate the problem. They think it may be caused by the engine rear seal. Please feel free to provide any further details. *ak

Consumer was traveling 20mph & driver's airbag deployed. Airbag embraced the consumer in the seat. Dealer doesn't have much to say about the problem. Vehicle was towed to the dealer.*ak

Windshield wipers worked intermittently. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not coveredunder manufacturer's recall due to vin. *ak

Windshield wipers intermittently worked. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recall due to vin. Feel free to provide further details. *ak

The truck has been in for repairs today makes the 4th times to have the brakes fixed also the engine light has been coming on since the truck we purchased it has been in for repairs at least 6 times and the service engine still is on. Talked to the chevy co that said to miles on truck for them to do anything even though it started at 2899 miles. Case # co5800032 can you help in any way? Also, the engine lite still come on stating repair engine soon it has been looked 6 differents times and is still not fixed this also stared at 2899 miles. Just talked to the gm company that said the truck had to many miles on for thenm they to take any responsibiliy even thought the started the year the truck was bought. *ak

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P0338 [1] Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit High Input
• P1870 [2] Transmission Transfer Case Contact Plate Power Short To Ground