1996 Chevrolet Pickup problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:motor (10) · Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer (9) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (4)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (17)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-02-21 · 17-NA-073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2022-01-14 · PIP4723F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and vehicle data recorder tools, giving website address and ste
Electrical System 2020-01-31 · PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and vehicle data recorder tools, giving website address and ste
Equipment 2019-12-02 · 19NA273 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on procedures to unlock delco radio with theftlock.
Equipment:electrical:radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. 2019-11-22 · PIC4696E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. t
Equipment 2019-09-18 · 17NA073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.