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1996 Chevrolet Van Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1996 Chevrolet Van right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 28 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Chevrolet Van.

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1996 Chevrolet Van owner complaints

Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet Van, describing incidents dated January 1, 1997 to July 13, 2006.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 11 complaints
Engine 3 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
Power Train 3 complaints
Structure 3 complaints
Suspension 3 complaints

Of the 28 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10162297 · Filed July 13, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS GASOLINE SPILLING OUT OF THE FILLER NECK OF THE REAR FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE PUMP IN THE REAR TANK FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AT THAT TIME. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL # 93V125000…
ODI #10162289 · Filed July 13, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HARNESS THAT CONNECTS THE POWER TO THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP FAILED CAUSING ARCING THAT BURNS THE CONNECTOR. THIS MELTED THE PLASTIC ON THE INSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TWO FUEL PUMPS WERE…
ODI #10127581 · Filed July 6, 2005
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THE HEADLIGHTS WERE BLINDING TO OTHER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED NUMEROUS TIMES AND HAVE BEEN REPLACED ABOUT 10 TIMES.*AK

Read all 28 complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1996 Chevrolet Van right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 1996 Chevrolet Van. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

28 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Chevrolet Van.

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #10162297

Incident: July 13, 2006 · Filed: July 13, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS GASOLINE SPILLING OUT OF THE FILLER NECK OF THE REAR FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE PUMP IN THE REAR TANK FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AT THAT TIME. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL # 93V125000, PERTAINING TO THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY HOWEVER THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #10162289

Incident: July 13, 2006 · Filed: July 13, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HARNESS THAT CONNECTS THE POWER TO THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP FAILED CAUSING ARCING THAT BURNS THE CONNECTOR. THIS MELTED THE PLASTIC ON THE INSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TWO FUEL PUMPS WERE INSTALLED. AFTER THE SECOND FUEL PUMP WAS INSTALLED, THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE CONNECTOR WAS BAD.

Exterior Lighting

ODI #10127581

Incident: July 6, 2005 · Filed: July 6, 2005

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THE HEADLIGHTS WERE BLINDING TO OTHER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED NUMEROUS TIMES AND HAVE BEEN REPLACED ABOUT 10 TIMES.*AK

Engine and Engine Cooling; Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #10056878

Incident: February 9, 2004 · Filed: February 9, 2004

2 MULTI PORT INJ 1INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET

Suspension; Equipment

ODI #10018665

Incident: May 14, 2003 · Filed: May 14, 2003

1996 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN. WE WERE DRIVING DOWN A BUSY INTERSTATE 65 MILES AN HOUR WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COLLAPSED. LUCKILY MY HUSBAND GOT THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL AND OFF OF THE ROAD, MY ENTIRE FAMILY COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. WE LEARNED THAT IT WAS A TORSION BAR AND THAT THIS IS A COMMON DESIGN PROBLEM AND THAT THE DESIGN WAS CHANGED IN 1997. THEREFORE WE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH SIDES AT A COST OF OVER 1,000 DOLLARS. IT IS STILL MAKING A NOISE AND I DON'T FEEL IT IS RELIABLE. *NLM

Suspension

ODI #9003435

Incident: July 15, 2001 · Filed: August 28, 2001

HEARD A NOISE, FELT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE FALL DOWN ON THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE, HEARD TIRE RUBBING, STOPPED VEHICLE, GOT OUT TO INSPECT. FENDER PARTS RUBBED ON TIRE, COULD NOT TURN WHEEL OR DRIVE , HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP. REPLACE TORSION BAR AND RELATED PARTS.

Power Train

ODI #8009579

Crash

Filed: May 10, 2002

WHILE PARKED WITH NO KEYS IN THE IGNITION CHILD ACCIDENTLY PUT VEHICLE INTO GEAR WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKES VEEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD, AND HIT A CEMENT BEAM, INJURING PARENT WHO WAS TRYING TO STOP THE VEHICLE. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK

Seats

ODI #882748

Incident: January 12, 2001 · Filed: March 12, 2001

2 BUCKET SEATS LOCATED IN MIDDLE OF VAN ARE LOOSE AND WOBBLY. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #845040

Fire

Incident: March 2, 1998 · Filed: August 13, 1999

FUSES KEEP BLOWING OUT WITH ABS, RESULTING IN TWO ELECTRICAL FIRES. DEALER CONTACTED AND STATED SHORT IN WIRING. REPAIRWORK DONE. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #844526

Crash

Incident: January 1, 1997 · Filed: August 6, 1999

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH APPLIED BRAKES AND THE DID'NT SLOW DOWN. REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK

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