Chevrolet Chevrolet 1996

• Recall 38462 [USA]: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
  Certain e speed racing combination lamps sold as replacement equipment for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
  e speed racing will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began may 10, 2006. Owners may contact e speed racing 909-923-3636.
  this recall only pertains to e speed racing aftermarket combination lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.For more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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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.

• Fuel leaks from the vapor canister investigation # EA98024

  In january 1998, gm issued the technical service bulletin describing conditions which may result in fuel leakage from the emission vapor canister.According to the bulletin, when the subject vehicles are parked on an incline, with a full tank of gasoline, fuel can flow into the vapor canister.The remedy is to replace of the vapor canister, both rollover valve assembles, and the associated piping.In april 1998, odi opened service query 98-005 to understand gms rationale for issuance of a service bulletin on a matter that appeared to result in fuel leakage, an issue that is usually address by conducting a safety recall campaign.On november 10, 1998 the sq was elevated to an engineering analysis (ea98-024) to investigate an alleged defect in the fuel tank rollover valve system in certain 1996 through 1997 chevrolet trucks and omc full size 010-030 panel and passenger vans.
  

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• Unintended release of the rear hatch investigation # SQ97020

  Gm reported that this tsb was originated after a plant engineer experienced the problem.This was a plant generated complaint. Odi has no consumer complaints.Gm reported 6 from owners being "puzzled" by the "hatch ajar" lamp being illuminated.A safety related defect, nor a trend, has been identified at this time and further use of the agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.The agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
  

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• Steering shaft separations investigation # EA97007

  Coupling bolts, joining the steering shaft, may separate.In some cases, total unforeseen, loss of steering control may result.
  

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I was driving the speed limit of 50mph when a car did a u-turn in front of me, after hitting the car i was spun around and hit a sign and then a pole before stopping, the front end was totaled and the airbags did not deploy, no injuries.*tr

My chevy malibu is having powersteering issues. It freezes up while trying to turn corners. This car has nothing wrong with it. The powersteering fluid is at a good level and there are no leaks in the system. *tr

Fortunately while still in my garage, i attempted to open the passenger side front door from outside the vehicle by lifting the door handle. Upon doing so the door unlatched and immediately fell into my chest at a 45 degree angle with my right hand still on the door handle. After supporting the door with a foot stool it was obvious the door had fallen off the top hinge completeley. Yes, the 4 spot welds had simply given way. To say the least i am amazed something as heavy as that door is simply spot welded on at the hinges. I am greatful my wife or anyone else was not in the passenger seat and i was traveling at speed making a turn while they might have been leaning on the door. I immediately called the local garage i do business with and they recommended a close by reliable repair shop. Unfortunately i prefer not to take my cars to the dealers once they are out of warranty for reasons i won't go into here. They ordered a new hinge from the local chevrolet dealer and i think it interesting it came with 4 bolts and nuts which makes a whole lot more sense to me than 4 tiny spot welds. I did take the bill for the repair to the local chevrolet dealer ($199.05) to see if they or gm might be interested in paying it and also what happened or even better what could have happened. They ofcourse reminded me the tahoe was way out of warranty and i said i knew that but thought they might be interested in the fact a door fell off in a customers hands and besides being dangerous it's probably not good pr either. I did ask the service supervisor to check recalls and service bulletins for my vehicle. I watched as he hit a few keys on his computer never allowing me to view his screen and said he didn't see anything except a couple of cargo doors. I did not ask the repair shop for the old hinge but i"m sure the along with another witness from my regular garage can tell you what they found. I will call them first thing tomorrow and see if by chance they still have the old hinge.

Consumer states when depressing brakes van pulls to the left. Van checked by dealer who replaced pads and rotors. Consumer advised while driving again had to suddenly apply brakes and van pulled to the left almost causing a collision. Van checked again by dealer who advised that a durostop needs to be installed on van to equalize pressure on brake pads. Van did not have component when purchased new in 01/97. Nlmthe gas gauge bounces erratically when going over bumps. The dealer has repaired everything possible concerning this defect, to no avail. *jg

1996 chevrolet 1 ton 4-door pickup truck 4x4 with a 350 vortec and automatic the windshield wiper motor wire-plug shorts out and the wipers stop working. I stuck a piece of wood shim between the plug-in and housing and this keeps the it from shorting out. I was told by a local mechanic that this problem is very very common with these trucks and that it is a short inside the little box where the plug plugs into. I was driving home pulling a large trailor in the rain when the wipers just stopped working and almost crashed into the freeway railing and had to stop on the freeway near seattle! I don't feel i should have to pay for a defec in the wiring, when my old 1976 chevy truck never had a problem like that!

Had a head on collision with another truck and the air bag did not work.

Consumer received recall notification for gas tank, but was advised by dealership that parts were not in stock. *jb

The transmission failed because of a defective wiring harness which sent an improper ground to the pcm and destroyed the transmission. Nlm

This vehicle has not pulled a trailer or been used to tow.......There is no hitch on the van

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P1870 [2] Transmission Transfer Case Contact Plate Power Short To Ground