CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Chevrolet Sierra PU has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (1 report).
1Recalls
4Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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1996 Chevrolet Sierra PU recalls
Most common 1996 Chevrolet Sierra PU problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
What owners report
THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY MELTED AND BURNED THE INSIDE OF THE GAS TANK. *JB
RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT SUCKS BACK IN AFTER IT'S LOCKED IN BUCKLE. KEEPS TIGHTENING IF A BUMP IS HIT OR A PERSON MOVES. TOOK TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED IT'S FOR A CHILD RESTRAINT. CAN PULL OUT BELT, BUT IT KEEPS TIGHTENING. HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. *AK *ML
PULLED OUT OF PARKING LOT ONTO THE HIGHWAY 29 IN LIBERTY HILL AND WENT OVER A OIL SPILL ABOUT A GALLON OF OIL.AFTER GOING OVER IT, THE VEHICLE LOST TOTAL CONTROL OF STEERING AND WENT TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD .THE STEERING SHOT TO THE RIGHT, AND COULN'T MOVE THE WHEEL. VEHICLE RAN INTO THE DITCH AND HIT A TREE. DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. DRIVING SPEED 40 TO 45MPH EVEN ROAD.TOOK THE VEHICLE 4 TIMES TO THE DEALER FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, AND HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. *AK
TWO TIRES WENT FLAT DUE TO PUNCTURE OF THE TREAD SIDE OF TIRE (WRANGLER 265/7R16 TIRES).
1996 Chevrolet Sierra PU questions
Does the 1996 Chevrolet Sierra PU have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1996 Chevrolet Sierra PU: Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet Sierra PU?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (1), Steering (1), Air Bags (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Chevrolet Sierra PU 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.