1996 Chevrolet C15 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C15 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet C15. That ranks 2nd out of 2 C15 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (8 complaints, 31%). Complaints mention 6 crashes, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 26owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Chevrolet C15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 31% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Chevrolet C15 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Chevrolet C15.
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.
Intermittently windshield wipers became inoperable, obstructing the drivers view. Dealer stated no recall consumer's vehicle. *ak
Consumer rearended a trailer at a 35 mph. Upon impact ,driver's airbag did not deploy, which may have caused injuries. *ak
Windshield wipers only operate on high speed. The manufacturer/dealer are aware of the problem. The problem has not been corrected. *ak
Brake switch malfunctioned, causing brakes to fail. Problem occurred three times in two years. Dealer/manufacturer contacted, and they were aware of problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information. *ak
Egr valve failed causing check engine light to illuminate.
Other Chevrolet C15 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 26 | 0 |
| 1995 C15 | 60 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet C15?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, air bags, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet C15?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Chevrolet C15 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C15 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.