1996 Chevrolet K3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K3500 years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet K3500. That is the most of any K3500 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (7 complaints, 54%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 13owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Chevrolet K3500 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 | 7 | 54% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 8% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 8% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 8% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Chevrolet K3500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Chevrolet K3500.
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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 (NA) CHEVROLET K3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FRONT TANK CHASSIS. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO START AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JOHN ELWAY CHEVROLET (5200 S BROADWAY, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113…
Tl*- the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet k3500 with a current mileage of 92,000 miles. The contact installed a trailer hitch on the vehicle and was driving at about 25 mph when the contact's vehicle hit a bump in the road and the trailer hitch failed. The trailer broke the safety chains and it…
Rear axle came off without prior warning. Also, enitre windshied wiper module had to be replaced. Please fill additional information. *ak
This is an ongoing problem with brake system problems.*ak
Abs light came on early in life and reported to dealer before warantee expired, brake failure also reported to dealer now failure has now occured 3 times in the last day
Other Chevrolet K3500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 K3500 | 12 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet K3500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet K3500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Chevrolet K3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other K3500 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.