Table 1 shows four common electrical system related problems of the 1996 Chevrolet K1500. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the wiring (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Wiring problems | |
| Battery problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems |
Vehicle was parked. The driver opened the door by remote control and noticed smoke was coming from the driver's door. The remote inside of the door caught on fire. Driver extinguished fire, and had the vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis. Read details...
The air bag light comes on intermittently which was then inspected by a mechanic. The air bag wiring that comes up the steering column became worn everytime the "tilt" mechanism was used. This caused a short leading from the steering column. Nlm Read details...
Right battery leaking. Nlm Read details...