NHTSA vehicle safety data
1996 Chevrolet Z71 Recalls & Complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1996 Chevrolet Z71 right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 3 owner complaints are on file.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Chevrolet Z71.
1996 Chevrolet Z71 owner complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet Z71, describing incidents dated August 16, 2002 to August 3, 2004.
Most-cited components
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Seats 1 complaint
Of the 3 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 3 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #10087063 · Filed
WHILE IN THE STREET VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND THE KEY WAS TAKEN OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. ABOUT 3:00 AM FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED. *AK
ODI #8019265 · Filed
WHEN LEANING BACK IN DRIVER SEAT THE FRONT LEFT CORNER OF SEAT BECAME DETACHED, THE WELD BROKE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*JB
ODI #8017228 · Filed
WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE FRONT OF THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE HIT THE SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK *SCC *NLM
Check your 1996 Chevrolet Z71 VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Chevrolet Z71 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
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