CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Chevrolet C10 has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility (10 reports).
1996 Chevrolet C10 recalls
Most common 1996 Chevrolet C10 problems
Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
WE WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ABOUT 65MPH WHEN IT BEGAN TO RAIN. I TURNED THE WIPERS ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES BUT THEY WOULD NOT RESPOND. AFTER A FEW MINUTES THE RAIN INTENSIFIED I TRIED THE WIPERS AGAIN AND THEY WORKED. I RECENTLY NEEDED THE WIPERS AGAIN AND THEY FAILED. *TR
WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY A DEALER. THERE IS A RECALL, 98V150001, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED DUE TO VIN. *AK *TT
CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER REGARDING RECALL 98V 150 001/98 V 150 000 CONCERNING WINDSHIELD WIPER WIRING. MANUFACTURER STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL. HOWEVER, DEALERSHIP INSISTED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. *AK *YH
WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL WORK INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING DRIVER NOT TO HAVE A CLEAR VIEW. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, AND STATED THAT DESPITE A RECALL ISSUED FOR WIPER MOTOR FAILURE IT DID NOT APPLY TO THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE. *AK *YH
97V037000/ SEAT RECLINERS RECALL REPAIR FAILURE ON TWO OCCASIONS AT HEARTLAND CHEVROLET; LIBERTY, MO; PHONE # 816/781-3500. APPOINTMENT MADE BY DEALER FOR THIRD TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK
1996 Chevrolet C10 questions
Does the 1996 Chevrolet C10 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 1996 Chevrolet C10: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer; Seats; Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle; Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet C10?
Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (10), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), Seats (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Chevrolet C10 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.