1996 Chevrolet G SeriesProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet G Series, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 19, 2011. Updated daily.
Where the 1996 Chevrolet G Series has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1996 Chevrolet G Series recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1996 vs. every other G Series 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 G Series median. How we score
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1996 Chevrolet G Series, and the recalls they led to.
- FUEL LEAK FROM VAPOR CANISTERNo recall
What G Series owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE DRIVING 35MPH STARTED DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL. PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. ENTIRE FRONT BRAKES REPLACED PRIOR TO ACCIDENT. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK
VEHICLE WAS IN CRASH, RESULTING FROM LACK OF BRAKING ABILITY. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. DEALER PUT NEW BRAKE DRUMS IN. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
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