1996 Chevrolet C35 Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 1996 Chevrolet C35 covers the standard cab pickup in Base, Cheyenne and Tipico trim, all of them powered by the same 5.7L overhead-valve V8. One engine across three trims means the engine chapters read identically for every truck, and what separates one from another shows up in the interior and wiring sections, where equipment differs. Everything from the clutch or converter back is common ground across the range.
Engines covered
- 5.7L V8 (350 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door standard cab pickup
Trims covered
- Base
- Cheyenne
- Tipico
Known issues on the 1996 C35. Three owner complaints were logged for this model year, one each on the service brakes, on the engine and its cooling, and on the steering. Too few to form a pattern, but each names a system with real consequences when neglected. Brake hydraulic testing, bleeding and adjustment; cooling system pressure testing, thermostat and water pump service with the specifications for each; and steering gear inspection, linkage checks and front end alignment figures are all given here.
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN STATES THAT TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. *TT
WHEN TRAVELING WITH A LOAD ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, AND UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE FRONT WHEELS LOCK UP, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE/ BRAKE FADE AWAY. CONSUMER
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ENGINE BLEW. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
THE PINCH BOLT WAS NOT INSTALLED INTO THE THREAD SIDE OF THE CLAMP, CAUSING THE STEERING COLUMN NOT TO ACTIVATE THE STEERING BOX. *AK
