1996 Chevrolet G Series recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (2), Hydraulic (2), Wheels / tires (1), Body / structure (1), Seats (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (6)
04/19/2011 · Wheels / tires
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET G SERIES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDE WALLS OF ALL FOUR (KELLY TIRES- NAVIGATOR GOLD (235/75/R15) WERE BREAKING APART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE REASON FOR THE FAILURE WAS A DRY ROT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO OFFERED TO PRORATE THE TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE…
07/20/2005 · Body / structure
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE UPPER HINGE ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR BROKE. WHEN THE DOOR WAS OPENED TO PLACE ITEMS INTO THE VAN THE HINGE BROKE OFF. THE ARM SET CAME APART FROM THE BRACKET. BEFORE CONSUMER REPLACED THE HINGE OF THE DOOR IT WOULD OPEN AND CLOSE WITH SUPPORT. THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH POWER DOOR LOCKS. THE BODY SHOP STATED THIS W…
08/05/2003 · Seats
CONSUMER STATES THAT DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO BE IN THE REAR SEATS. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
04/21/1998 · Brakes · crash
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
11/12/1997 · Brakes
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
04/15/1997 · Seat belts
SEAT BELT GUIDE MOUNTED TOO HIGH, PREVENTING BELT FROM RETRACTING PROPERLY.