1996 Chevrolet C3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C3500 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet C3500. That ranks 2nd out of 3 C3500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (9 complaints, 35%), typically at around 12,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 26owner 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 C3500 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 | 9 | 35% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 19% | 118,350 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 4% | 20,000 | — | — |
| 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 C3500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Chevrolet C3500.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Truck shuts down while moving down the highway. This is a 1996 chevrolet c3500 diesel. Parts were covered under warranty until 120,000 miles. Problem never solved and vehicle still shuts down and you have no control. *tr
Over two years, i have had 3 belt failures on b.f goodrich lt 225/75 r16 tires. One failure resulted in a blowout the other two were detected by extreme vibration while driving on the highway. Notified b.f. Goodrich on the last failure. 3 failures of the same type seem above normal for a tire in…
1996 chev. 1 ton dually 6.5 diesel, engine automatically shuts off while driving like it's starving for fuel. After reading the following website with the dozens of exact same problems i realized this is an on going problem that chevrolet needs to address. What if we would have had our 4 horses and…
1996 crewcab duley 3500 problems with early ware of brake. Rotors turned at 12000 and now replacing brake pads every few thousand miles due to excesive ware. Dealers have had truck in at least 10 times for breaking issues since purchase in 1996. Put new pads on in dec and at 2000 miles they are…
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
Other Chevrolet C3500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 C3500 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 26 | 0 |
| 1995 C3500 | 47 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet C3500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, visibility problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet C3500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Chevrolet C3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C3500 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.