Chevrolet Recall 96V-015: Power train – cooling unit and lines

Affected: 1995 Chevrolet Lumina Apv, 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport. Filed with NHTSA on January 23, 1996, covering about 585,182 vehicles.

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from August 1991 through July 1995. The transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is operated in low temperatures in combination with high transmission loads.

The risk

Vehicle fires can occur due to the spillage of transmission fluid.

The fix

Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign96V-015 (96V015000)
ManufacturerGeneral Motors, LLC
ComponentPower train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
Report dateJanuary 23, 1996
Owners notifiedMarch 22, 1996
Vehicles affected585,182
Initiated byNHTSA investigation

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the transmission & drivetrain

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 96V-015 repair free?

Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 585,182 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.