no report yet
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
1996 Chevrolet ExpressProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Express, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 20, 2003. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1996 Chevrolet Express has problems
15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Engine and engine cooling
3Fuel system, gasoline
3Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
2Service brakes, hydraulic
2Steering
2Equipment
1Visibility
1Power train
1Air bags
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1996 Chevrolet Express recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
1996 vs. every other Express year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Express median. How we score
'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Express owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL 00V110000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00031 CONCERNING FUEL ODOR/LEAKAGE. DEALER CORRECTED RECALL PROBLEM. CONSUMER BELIEVED RECALL PROBLEM HAS CAUSED ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS IN FUEL SYSTEM. FUEL SYSTEM WAS CONTAMINATED, AND FUEL PUMP/ FILLER NEEDED TO BE…
ENGINE RUNS RUFF WITH NO POWER. SOUNDS LIKE ENGINE IS DIESELING. BLACK SMOKE COMES OUT OF EXHAUST, SOMTIMES BACKFIRES. ECM NEVER SETS TROUBLE CODE. EVENTUALLY THE ECM SET TROUBLE CODE FOR RIGHT CAT COMMING APART. THE FOURTH (MOST RESENT) BOTH CATS CAME APART. *AK
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