1996 Chevrolet Express 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Express 1500 years
- Not enough data 12th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet Express 1500. That ranks 12th out of 16 Express 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 98,976 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner 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 Express 1500 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 | 2 | 50% | 98,976 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Chevrolet Express 1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Chevrolet Express 1500.
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.
I was braking while exiting the freeway and lost the rear brakes. After an inspection, i found the brake line broke about midway through the chasse. I also found that the brake lines would crack where ever you bent them. I had to have all the brake system replaced because of corrosion at a cost of…
Wife complained of pulsating brake pedal, took vehicle for a short test drive, on the way back while traveling in a straight line at approx. 30 mph made a stop applying moderate pedal pressure, brake pedal went to floor. Carefully drove the remaining 1/8th mile home and crawled underneath van…
Transmission slips and i researched the internet and the 4l60e transmission has a problem where a weld inside the transmission goes bad and makes the transmission fail. Van was taken to a repair shop and rebuilt a few times the mechanic says a new gm transmission must be purchased at $1,600…
96 chevy express van, failed side cargo door hinges. These hinges, pins and bushings, fail, seize up, and the side cargo doors are unable to be opened. This makes it unsafe for exit from the vehicle for any persons sitting in the back or rear seats. Gm knows of this problem. There are 4 service…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet Express 1500?
Owners most often report service brakes, power train, structure problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet Express 1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Chevrolet Express 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Express 1500 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.