1996 Chevrolet G Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other G Series years
- Not enough data 2nd of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet G Series. That ranks 2nd out of 12 G Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Chevrolet G Series 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, Hydraulic | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 17% | 121,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Chevrolet G Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Chevrolet G Series.
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 leak from vapor canister (SQ98005) — opened Apr 14, 1998, closed Nov 10, 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.
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet g series. The contact stated that the side walls of all four (kelly tires- navigator gold (235/75/r15) were breaking apart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the reason for the failure was a dry rot. The manufacturer was contacted who…
Dt: the contact stated the upper hinge on the rear passenger side door broke. When the door was opened to place items into the van the hinge broke off. The arm set came apart from the bracket. Before consumer replaced the hinge of the door it would open and close with support. The vehicle is…
Consumer states that driver's seat broke, causing consumer to be in the rear seats. Dealer notified.*ak
While driving 35mph started depressing brake pedal. Pedal went to floor. Vehicle failed to stop. Rearended another vehicle. Entire front brakes replaced prior to accident. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. *ak
Vehicle was in crash, resulting from lack of braking ability. When the brakes were applied, the pedal went to the floor and the vehicle did not stop. Dealer put new brake drums in. Problem still exists. *ak
Other Chevrolet G Series years
← 1995 G Series · 1997 G Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 G Series | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 G Series | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 G Series | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 G Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 G Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 G Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 G Series | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 G Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 G Series | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 G Series | 6 | 1 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 G Series | 13 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet G Series?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, air bags, seat belts problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet G Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Chevrolet G Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other G Series model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.