Table 1 shows four common electrical system related problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado. The number one most common problem is related to the battery cable (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the underhood wiring (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Battery Cable problems | |
| Underhood Wiring problems | |
| Wiring problems | |
| Electrical System problems |
The postive side connection leaked acid from the battery causing loss of power to the vehicle. Several times this occurred while trying to turn and gain access to the highway leaving the vehicle without power and sitting in the travel lanes. Read details...
While driving she was experiencing hesitation, hit pothole and had to be towed home. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the factory wiring inside the fuel tank to the fuel pump was burned up at the connector, only bear wiring was present in the fuel tank. Fearful this may catch fire. Read details...
Headlights would intermittently go out while driving at night. Consumer would have to move the tilt steering wheel to get the headlights to come back on. Dealer was notified. Read details...