1996 Chevrolet Sierra PU Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1996 Chevrolet Sierra PU, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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- 1996
1 safety recall for the 1996 Chevrolet Sierra PU
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)
On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on june 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 Chevrolet Sierra PU have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 127,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 1998 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The fuel pump assembly melted and burned the inside of the gas tank. *jb”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 5, 2003 · Fuel system, gasoline
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 8, 2000 · Seat belts
Compare Chevrolet Sierra PU model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Sierra PU model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Chevrolet Sierra PU | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Sierra PU | 0 | 11 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Sierra PU | 1 | 4 |
Checking a specific 1996 Chevrolet Sierra PU
How do I know if my 1996 Chevrolet Sierra PU has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1996 Chevrolet Sierra PU; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V159000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
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- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.