1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C/K Pickups years
- Fewer complaints than other years 7th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups. That ranks 7th out of 8 C/K Pickups model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (6 complaints, 27%), typically at around 112,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 22owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 6 | 27% | 112,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 18% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 18% | 96,123 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 14% | 108,455 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 9% | 53,150 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 9% | 72,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 9% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | 75,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Problem: On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
Risk: If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on june 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Windshield wiper failure (EA02006) — opened May 31, 2002, closed Jul 23, 2003, led to recall 03V159000.
- Headlight (EA00024) — opened Sep 26, 2000, closed Dec 21, 2001.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Failure of brake lines on 1996 chevy truck. *tr
1996 chevrolet silverado extended cab z71 1500 pickup truck. Truck has no rust protection on the frame or brake lines which cause rust through of the brake lines and the ultimate failure of the frame itself. *tr
I have a 1996 chevy pickup. The wipers kept on turning off when raining. I have talked to my local chevy dealer if there was a recall as well chevy company and the both said no. I have seen recalls on this complaint on other vehicles (chevy p/u) on the same year. But my vin doesn't have a recall…
Brakes defective, front crossover brake line under transmission support burst. Upon examination of brake system, all brake lines and brake hoses replaced, due to corrosion, front rotors and pads replaced, rear drums and linings replaced, with new brake hardware as well, and rear brake wheel…
Was sitting on the tailgate,went to get up, tailgate cables snapped. I fell off with pain to my legs(i have bad knees), and the exterior of the tailgate was damaged by the impact with the bumper. *nm
Other Chevrolet C/K Pickups years
← 1995 C/K Pickups · 1997 C/K Pickups →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 C/K Pickups | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 C/K Pickups | 24 | 0 |
| 2000 C/K Pickups | 34 | 1 |
| 1999 C/K Pickups | 37 | 1 |
| 1998 C/K Pickups | 78 | 1 |
| 1997 C/K Pickups | 72 | 1 |
| 1996 | 22 | 1 |
| 1995 C/K Pickups | 23 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups?
Owners most often report visibility, fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C/K Pickups model years, the 1996 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.