1996 Chevrolet Sierra PU Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sierra PU years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet Sierra PU. That ranks 2nd out of 2 Sierra PU model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 25%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Chevrolet Sierra PU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 25% | 127,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Chevrolet Sierra PU recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Problem: On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
Risk: If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on june 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
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.
The fuel pump assembly melted and burned the inside of the gas tank. *jb
Right front passenger's seat belt sucks back in after it's locked in buckle. Keeps tightening if a bump is hit or a person moves. Took to dealer & was informed it's for a child restraint. Can pull out belt, but it keeps tightening. Has contacted the manufacturer. *ak *ml
Pulled out of parking lot onto the highway 29 in liberty hill and went over a oil spill about a gallon of oil.after going over it, the vehicle lost total control of steering and went to the left side of the road .the steering shot to the right, and couln't move the wheel. Vehicle ran into the ditch…
Two tires went flat due to puncture of the tread side of tire (wrangler 265/7r16 tires).
Other Chevrolet Sierra PU years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 4 | 1 |
| 1995 Sierra PU | 11 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet Sierra PU?
Owners most often report air bags, fuel system, gasoline, seat belts problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet Sierra PU?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Chevrolet Sierra PU a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sierra PU model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.