1996 Chevrolet C35 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C35 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet C35. That ranks 2nd out of 2 C35 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Chevrolet C35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1996 Chevrolet C35 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Chevrolet C35.
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.
When traveling with a load on the rear of the vehicle, and upon depressing the brake pedal, the front wheels lock up, causing extended stopping distance/ brake fade away. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has not replaced any parts. Please provide any further details. *ak
Consumer states that the engine blew. The dealer has been notified. *ak
The pinch bolt was not installed into the thread side of the clamp, causing the steering column not to activate the steering box. *ak
Other Chevrolet C35 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 C35 | 8 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet C35?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, steering problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet C35?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Chevrolet C35 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C35 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.