Recalls for your 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Recalls for 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

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DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS


Posted on: 2002-01-07
Description
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: 1995-1999 chevrolet monte carlo z34 passenger vehicles.  The braking performance in wet weather or wet road conditions is reduced more than a driver would expect.

Consequence
The braking could feel delayed momentarily when light or moderate force is applied on the brake pedal while driving on wet roads or after going through a car wash.

Corrective Action
Dealer will modify the front fender liners to remove a portion of the closeout panels in the front wheel wells at no charge to the consumer.  This service will be available through august 2004.

Notes
Gm has decided to conduct a customer satisfaction campaign to modify the vehicle if an owner has experienced a greater than expected reduction or delay in braking on wet roads.owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, concerning this program.

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM


Posted on: 1996-07-08
Description
These vehicles were assembled with one of the four brake booster tabs not properly located in the front of dash reinforcement assembly.

Consequence
If this condition were present in a situation where stopping distances were small, a vehicle crash could occur.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect for proper booster installation.  Boosters found to be improperly located will be removed and reinstalled properly.

Notes
System: brakes; hydraulic; power assist; booster.  Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.  Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin in july 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.  Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES


Posted on: 2007-03-12
Description
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.

Consequence
Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket delphi fuel pressure regulators and has no relation to any original equipment installed by general motors.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.