1996 Vectra Grand Tour Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1996 Vectra Grand Tour, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1996 Vectra Grand Tour
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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Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
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2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 Vectra Grand Tour have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 31,400 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While traveling on state route 422 in ohio at approximately 55 MPH, the auto park feature on my 1996 winnabago (chevy p30 chassis) activated causing the vehicle to stop quickly. I pulled to the side o”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 8, 2005 · Parking brake
“While driving my newly acquired 1996 winnebago vectra (on a chevrolet p-30 chassis). During an attempted u-turn, i missed turn and had to back up. The vehicle wouldn't go into reverse. I was able to r”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 6, 2005 · Parking brake
Compare Vectra Grand Tour model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Vectra Grand Tour model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 Vectra Grand Tour | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 Vectra Grand Tour | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Vectra Grand Tour | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Vectra Grand Tour | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Vectra Grand Tour | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1996 Vectra Grand Tour
How do I know if my 1996 Vectra Grand Tour 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 Vectra Grand Tour; 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 Vectra dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V276006).
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.
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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.