1996 Chevrolet Chevy VAN Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 5, 2006 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Chevy VAN years
Not enough data 8th of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet Chevy VAN. That ranks 8th out of 8 Chevy VAN model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 146,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1996 Chevrolet Chevy VAN problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~146,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline150%146,000——
Vehicle Speed Control150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2002, with 1 complaints
2002: 1200212006: 120061

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1996 Chevrolet Chevy VAN recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Chevrolet Chevy VAN.

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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.

Dt*: the contact stated the fuel pump failed multiple times. During the first failure there was no warning when the vehicle stalled. The fuel pump was replaced by an independent repair shop on september 29, 2004 at 113,500 miles. While driving 45 mph the vehicle stalled and then restarted. There…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jun 5, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10159019

Consumer states when he lets go of the accelerator pedal the vehicle speed does not decrease.*jb

Vehicle Speed Control · received May 23, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8010436

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet Chevy VAN?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet Chevy VAN?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1996 Chevrolet Chevy VAN a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Chevy VAN model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.