NHTSA Campaign #07E021000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

MARCH 12
2007

742 vehicles recalled

1996 CHEVROLET S10 -- Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, P/nos. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, and FP10027-11B1, sold after January 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an O'ring and retainer.

Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.

Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E021000 »

NHTSA Campaign #03V159000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

APRIL 28
2003

1,755,876 vehicles recalled

1996 CHEVROLET S10 -- 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.

If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.

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 remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03V159000 »

NHTSA Campaign #99I006000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

JULY 19
1999

2,400,000 vehicles recalled

1996 CHEVROLET S10 -- This is not a safety recall in accordance with the Safety Act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the Agency. Vehicle description: Certain light duty pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, or minivans equipped with 3-sensor ABS (antilock braking system) ebc4 units.

These vehicles can experience extended stopping distances during ABS stops on certain multiple surfaces, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will modify the computer program which operates the ABS unit on some vehicles, or replace the computer on others to improve the performance of the ABS on these surfaces. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #99I006000 »

NHTSA Campaign #99V193000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

JULY 19
1999

1,125,749 vehicles recalled

1996 CHEVROLET S10 -- Vehicle description: Certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with ABS (antilock braking system) manufactured from September 1989 through August 1996. Under certain driving conditions the switch which signals the ABS system whether the vehicle is in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing increased stopping distances during ABS stops while in the two-wheel drive mode.

If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.

Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #99V193000 »

NHTSA Campaign #98V150001 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

JULY 01
1998

1,557,585 vehicles recalled

1996 CHEVROLET S10 -- Vehicle description: Light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.

This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #98V150001 »

NHTSA Campaign #97V146001 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

SEPTEMBER 11
1997

146,167 vehicles recalled

1996 CHEVROLET S10 -- Vehicle description: Light duty passenger pickup trucks equipped with 4.3L engines. The front brake line can contact the left-hand side of the engine oil pan causing the brake line to wear to the point of brake fluid loss during brake application.

Brake fluid loss can reduce braking effectiveness and increase stopping distances resulting in a vehicle crash without prior warning.

Dealers will inspect the clearance between the oil pan and the brake line. If the clearance is 6mm or less, dealers will install an additional brake line clip and if there was contact between the oil pan and brake line, the front brake line will be replaced. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97V146001 »

NHTSA Campaign #97V096001 SEAT BELTS

JUNE 12
1997

586,058 vehicles recalled

1996 CHEVROLET S10 -- Vehicle description: Extended cab pickup trucks equipped with 60/40 front bench seats and extended cab pickup trucks and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with manual locking recliner bucket seats. The outboard safety belt webbing on the driver's and/or passenger's seat can separate during a frontal impact.

If a separation occurred and there were secondary crash events or vehicle rollover, there would be no belt restraint of the occupant and increased injuries could occur.

Dealers will install a protective cover over the recliner mechanism. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97V096001 »

NHTSA Campaign #97V008001 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

JANUARY 27
1997

55 vehicles recalled

1996 CHEVROLET S10 -- The top coat paint severely peels due to overbaking of the powder primer prior to the top coat application. Since the windshield primer and adhesive adhere to the top coat paint onthe windshield opening flange, the windshield does not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 212, "Windshield Mounting."

In the event of a vehicle crash, the windshield may not stay in place as required by FMVSS no. 212.

All vehicles have been repurchased. This campaign is 100%. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97V008001 »

NHTSA Campaign #96V035000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

FEBRUARY 22
1996

24,906 vehicles recalled

1996 CHEVROLET S10 -- Some of these trucks were built with transmissions containing parts which were not machined to GM's specifications.

These transmissions could seize and lock the rear drive wheels while the truck is being driven causing a loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Dealers will inspect the transmission main shaft output torque using a special tool. If the output torque does not meet specifications, the transmission will be replaced. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V035000 »