Vehicle recall 96V035000 · February 22, 1996
Chevrolet S10, GMC S15 and 1 more model
Some of these trucks were built with transmissions containing parts which were not machined to GM's specifications.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Some of these trucks were built with transmissions containing parts which were not machined to GM's specifications.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- System: power train; transmission; 5 speed.vehicle description: 2 wheel drive pickup trucks equipped with 2.2L engines and 5-speed manual transmissions.note: 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 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V035000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 22, 1996
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- February 16, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 24,906
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Manual transmission
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet S10 (1996): 1996
- GMC S15 (1996): 1996
- GMC Sonoma (1996): 1996
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