1996 Chevrolet C3500HD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C3500HD years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet C3500HD. That is the most of any C3500HD model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner 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 C3500HD 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 | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1996 Chevrolet C3500HD recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Chevrolet C3500HD.
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.
Complete loss of the tire tread causing extensive damage to left fiberglass wheel well. Tread detachment occured without noticable sound, vibration, or vehicle tracking.
Abs brakes failed.
Other Chevrolet C3500HD years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 C3500HD | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet C3500HD?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, tires problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet C3500HD?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Chevrolet C3500HD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C3500HD model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.