1996 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Chevrolet Truck years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck. That ranks 2nd out of 9 Chevrolet Truck model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (11 complaints, 22%). Complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 49owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 11 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 9 | 18% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 7 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 12% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 12% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 6% | 176,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | 81,209 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel leaks from the vapor canister (EA98024) — opened Nov 10, 1998, closed Apr 20, 2000, led to recall 00V110000.
- Unintended release of the rear hatch (SQ97020) — opened Oct 6, 1997, closed Nov 19, 1997.
- Steering shaft separations (EA97007) — opened Apr 17, 1997, closed Mar 12, 1998.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was driving the speed limit of 50mph when a car did a u-turn in front of me, after hitting the car i was spun around and hit a sign and then a pole before stopping, the front end was totaled and the airbags did not deploy, no injuries.*tr
Fortunately while still in my garage, i attempted to open the passenger side front door from outside the vehicle by lifting the door handle. Upon doing so the door unlatched and immediately fell into my chest at a 45 degree angle with my right hand still on the door handle. After supporting the…
Wire plug inside gas tank overheated an melted the wires and the plug. The pump of course stopped working so truck would not start. About 3 years ago the fuel pump was replaced under warranty by hubler chevrolet on us31 in greenwood. I do not know if this was the same problem then. The bill says…
1996 chevrolet 1 ton 4-door pickup truck 4x4 with a 350 vortec and automatic the windshield wiper motor wire-plug shorts out and the wipers stop working. I stuck a piece of wood shim between the plug-in and housing and this keeps the it from shorting out. I was told by a local mechanic that this…
Consumer states when depressing brakes van pulls to the left. Van checked by dealer who replaced pads and rotors. Consumer advised while driving again had to suddenly apply brakes and van pulled to the left almost causing a collision. Van checked again by dealer who advised that a durostop needs to…
Other Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck years
← 1995 Chevrolet Truck · 1997 Chevrolet Truck →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Chevrolet Truck | 40 | 0 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Truck | 37 | 0 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Truck | 21 | 0 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Truck | 19 | 0 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Truck | 35 | 0 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Truck | 33 | 0 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Truck | 48 | 0 |
| 1996 | 49 | 0 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Truck | 53 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, hydraulic, visibility problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Chevrolet Truck model years, the 1996 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.