1996 Chevrolet C Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C Series years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet C Series. That ranks 3rd out of 10 C Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (4 complaints, 36%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 11owner 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 C Series 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 | 4 | 36% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 18% | 169,302 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 9% | 161,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Chevrolet C Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Chevrolet C Series.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Driving @ 60mp west bound 210frwy in southern california. Rear tire blew and upon looking at tire the tire "threw top tread" and separated. *tr
Dt: the consumer stated the air bag inadvertently deployed. The consumer was injured. *ak *jb
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable obstructing the driver's view. Dealer notified. *ak
The truck has been in for repairs today makes the 4th times to have the brakes fixed also the engine light has been coming on since the truck we purchased it has been in for repairs at least 6 times and the service engine still is on. Talked to the chevy co that said to miles on truck for them to…
There is a recall for this problem but i have two of these trucks and neither match the recall and told to fix it myself...i have to believe that this is a serious problem for other people with these trucks as well, the vin number on the other is [xxx], it is a 1996 k series. *ak information…
Other Chevrolet C Series years
← 1995 C Series · 1997 C Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 C Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 C Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 C Series | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 C Series | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 C Series | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 C Series | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 C Series | 17 | 0 |
| 1997 C Series | 22 | 0 |
| 1996 | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 C Series | 10 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet C Series?
Owners most often report visibility, air bags, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet C Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Chevrolet C Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C Series model years, the 1996 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.