Issue ID | 135695 |
Internal NHTSA # | 701371 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CAPRICE |
Model Year | 1996 |
File date | 30/06/24 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Suspension causing excessive tire wear---replaced tires at 18,000 and now at 29000 miles. Dealer claims i need another alignment even though they just fixed it. Two tsbs associated with the steering and suspension. Steering has always been loose and sometimes locks up completely. Suspension has always pulled to the right front. Brakes have squealed since around 10000 miles. Engine has severe hesitation, but dealer cannot reproduce.( dot number: ) |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GARLAND, TX |
VIN pattern | 1G1BL52W8TRXXXXXX |
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Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 01/06/96 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | RWD |
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