1996 Chevrolet C2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C2500 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet C2500. That ranks 2nd out of 2 C2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (23 complaints, 43%). Complaints mention 5 crashes, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 53owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Chevrolet C2500 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 | 23 | 43% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 9 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 4% | 175,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Chevrolet C2500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Chevrolet C2500.
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.
Dt: contact states he has a diesel vehicle that loses power, and the motor shutsdown completely. This happened when the weather was warmer or raining. The service dealer stated the pmd needsed to be replaced, general motors will cover this component under the warranty, but contact cannot find a…
While driving vehicle lost power steering and hit a pole. *ak
Brakes grab if vehicle has been sitting for a couple of days.*ak consumer states he feels as if he is going to go through the window.*yh
While traveling 55mph on interstate heard a banging noise. Was able to pull over to the shoulder, and right rear tire tread separated from vehicle . Goodyear tires. *ak
Windshield wipers fail to function sometimes. There is a recall on this problem, but vehicle is not included due to vin. Contacted dealer, and nothing dealer can do .*ak
Other Chevrolet C2500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 53 | 0 |
| 1995 C2500 | 60 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet C2500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, visibility, seats problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 23 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet C2500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Chevrolet C2500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C2500 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.