1996 Chevrolet Express Recalls
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1996 Chevrolet Express. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Chevrolet Express 1996–1997, GMC Savana 1996–1997
Reported issue: Passenger vans. These vans experience fuel odors or leakage.
Possible consequence: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install a revised evaporative emission pipe assembly.
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axleCovers: Chevrolet Express 1996, GMC Savana 1996, G30 1996 +1 more
Reported issue: 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.
Possible 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.
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Express
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.