1996 Chevrolet K35 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K35 years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet K35. That is the most of any K35 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 50%). 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 K35 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 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Chevrolet K35 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Chevrolet K35.
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.
While driving vehicle on mountain road, had to apply brakes, hard, right wheels of vehicle were in gravel, abs brakes did not catch. *ak
When making sudden stops by applying the abs brakes very hard the wheels lock up, causing the vehicle to skip across the pavement. Please describe in detail. *ak
When turning the emergency flasher, it came on . Please describe . *ak
Consumer towing a fifth wheel trailer over mountain the truck started to overheat and exploded on one of the persons in the face, please describe .
Other Chevrolet K35 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 K35 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet K35?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet K35?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Chevrolet K35 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other K35 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.