1996 Chevrolet 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 1500 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet 1500. That ranks 2nd out of 3 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (5 complaints, 25%), typically at around 113,380 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 20owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Chevrolet 1500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 25% | 113,380 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 20% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 15% | 68,620 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 10% | 146,782 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 10% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 5% | 127,110 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | 120,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Chevrolet 1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Chevrolet 1500.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Vehical is one family owner, has 76000 miles on it. Brakes are very bad, have replaced all hydrolics, pads hoses disc and drums, vehicle on brake application will shake very bad, and also will jerk the steering wheel back and forth. Dealer has vehicle now for at least 8 times to try and fix. Very…
I was driving on highway and was getting off at a exit ramp and i pressed on the brake pad the pedal went to the floor and i did not have brakes at that point and almost hit the vehicle in front of me i finaly came to a stop and checked to see what the problem was and seen brake fluid everywhere…
Went to drive vehicle when i noticed pedal when to floor. Upon inspection noticed that the brake lines near the rear of vehicle inside frame near the fuel tank was rusted completely. This vehicle is well maintained and looks perfect besides rusted brake lines. *tr
I have a 1996 chevrolet c1500 originally equipped with a 5 liter which was replaced with a 5.7 liter. I replaced the fuel pump and sending unit due to the old part was no longer good. Within 2 months the new part shorted out, frying one of the wires on the inside part of sending unit, inside the…
I just bought this truck on craigslist and when i got it home it wouldn't back up or shift in to second gear right so i am having the tranny rebuilt now whit a master rebuild kit and new sun shell and new torque converter. *tr
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet 1500?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet 1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Chevrolet 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 1500 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.