1996 Chevrolet Conventional Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 8, 2005 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Conventional years
Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet Conventional. That ranks 4th out of 6 Conventional model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 10,998 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 Conventional problems

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

Electrical System1 · ~10,998 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System133%10,998——
Fuel System, Gasoline133%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic133%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1999, with 1 complaints
1999: 1199912003: 1200312005: 120051

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1996 Chevrolet Conventional recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Chevrolet Conventional.

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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.

Chevrolet silverado 1996 pickup, replaced electric fuel pump. *bf the vehicle started running rough and couldn't pull the consumer's small camper uphill without shifting into second gear. The dealer suggested the consumer replace the computer themselves to reduce the cost of repair. This correct…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Mar 7, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10114999

Problems with cd player, tail lights, and windshield wipers.*mr the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall wiper motor. After recall repairs were completed the tail light assembly didn't work, cd player went out and the wipers only worked at one speed. All these components worked fine prior to…

Electrical System · received Nov 19, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10048478

Brake power booster failed. Mjs

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Jun 28, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 546441

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet Conventional?

Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet Conventional?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1996 Chevrolet Conventional a good year?

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