- The problem
- Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
- The risk
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Vehicle safety record
1996 Chevrolet Express Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Express have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in April 2009 for the exterior lighting.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Express year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1996 Chevrolet Express recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Passenger vans. These vans experience fuel odors or leakage.
- The risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a revised evaporative emission pipe assembly.
- The problem
- One of the four rear axle u-bolts can break. This can potentially lead to the spring lifting from the axle under certain rebound, braking or cornering maneuvers.
- The risk
- This condition could result in sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the four rear axle u-bolts on the affected vehicles.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Chevrolet Express: every year compared
All Express years1996 Chevrolet Express vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Chevrolet Express | 0 | 3 | B | |
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 1,161 | 11 | F | Compare |
| 1996 Chevrolet C/K | 668 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1996 Chevrolet Astro | 272 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 1996 Chevrolet Beretta | 72 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1996 Chevrolet C15 | 26 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1996 Chevrolet 1500 | 20 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1996 Chevrolet C10 | 16 | 11 | F | Compare |
| 1996 Chevrolet C30 | 5 | 6 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet Express
Does the 1996 Chevrolet Express have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1996 Chevrolet Express: exterior lighting (April 2009); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (April 2000); u-bolt, leaf spring to axle (June 1996). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1996 Chevrolet Express had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1996 Chevrolet Express a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 68 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Chevrolet Express year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1996 Chevrolet Express has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data