Vehicle recall 96V092000 · June 3, 1996
Chevrolet Express, Chevrolet G30 and 2 more models
One of the four rear axle u-bolts can break.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- This condition could result in sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the four rear axle u-bolts on the affected vehicles.
- Notes
- System: suspension; rear; leaf spring; u-bolt. Vehicle description: cargo vans equipped with 7,700 lb. Or greater gross vehicle weight rating. Owner notification:owner letters are expected to be mailed during June 1996. 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
- 96V092000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 3, 1996
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- June 20, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 105
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Express (1996): 1996
- Chevrolet G30 (1996): 1996
- GMC G30 (1996): 1996
- GMC Savana (1996): 1996
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