1996 Chevrolet Crew CAB Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 26, 2005 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Crew CAB years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet Crew CAB. That is the most of any Crew CAB model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 66,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

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

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Most common 1996 Chevrolet Crew CAB problems

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

Structure1 · ~66,000 mi
Suspension1 · ~66,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure1100%66,000——
Suspension1100%66,000——

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

1996 Chevrolet Crew CAB recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Chevrolet Crew CAB.

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • Windshield wiper failure (EA02006) — opened May 31, 2002, closed Jul 23, 2003, led to recall 03V159000.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The consumer stated that the arm that holds the wheel on the vehicle broke off, it ripped part of the frame. The service dealer stated it was a defect within the vehicle. The manufacturer said they would provide $500 toward the purchase of a new vehicle or they would provide the welding of the…

Suspension · received Jun 27, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10122224

Other Chevrolet Crew CAB years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet Crew CAB?

Owners most often report structure, suspension problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet Crew CAB?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1996 Chevrolet Crew CAB a good year?

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