1996 Chevrolet G10 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other G10 years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet G10. That is the most of any G10 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 25%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Chevrolet G10 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 13% | 118,350 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Chevrolet G10 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 of corrosion, replace if corroded, and reorient it; and apply additional body sealer in key areas.
Steering:linkages
Problem: The steering linkage assemby contains a relay rod tapered-stud attachment nut that was not torqued to proper specifications.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will remove the existing crimped nut and install a new nut torqued to specifications.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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.
Consumer states that transmission is slipping. Delaer notified.*ak
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
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 fire…
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
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet G10?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet G10?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Chevrolet G10 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other G10 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.