1996 Chevrolet K15 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K15 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet K15. That ranks 2nd out of 2 K15 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (3 complaints, 43%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner 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 K15 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 | 3 | 43% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 43% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Chevrolet K15 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Chevrolet K15.
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.
Complaint regarding the recall relating to the windshield wiper controller circuit board. *mr the windshield wipers didn't start or stop while operating. The wiper motor module was replaced. The consumer requested that nhtsa take action in processing claim to gm, and a full audit of gm's recall…
98v150001 should cover 4wd k1500 same failure occurs with these models as the same unit is involved. Dealer won't fix because "its not covered under recall". This is an oversight by nhtsa and the 4wd probably has a greater failure occurance since the failure mode is the solder joints failing due to…
Right side seats keep losening, side door linkage continues to come apart, no way to easily escape, without rolling the window down!
Brake vacuum booster failed causing total brake failure. *yc
Contatacted gm concerning the problem. They told me my vehicle was not covered under current recall of this type vehicle even if my problem was the same as stated in the recall for 1996 vehicles. Please look into having my model vehicle included in the recall. Thank you
Other Chevrolet K15 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 K15 | 38 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet K15?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, visibility, seats problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet K15?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Chevrolet K15 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other K15 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.