1996 Chevrolet L VAN Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other L VAN years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet L VAN. That is the most of any L VAN model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Chevrolet L VAN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Chevrolet L VAN recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Chevrolet L VAN.
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
- Windshield wiper failure (EA02006) — opened May 31, 2002, closed Jul 23, 2003, led to recall 03V159000.
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 purchased my van used in oct 2003, and within 3 weeks of driving it, the outside passenger and driver doors latches have broke from the inside of the door frame, which has led to the door unable to open from the outside only the inside. Shortly after the door latches stopped working, both of the…
Windshield wipers inadvertently go out. The cause of why this happens is undetermined.*ak
Other Chevrolet L VAN years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 L VAN | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 L VAN | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 L VAN | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet L VAN?
Owners most often report equipment, latches/locks/linkages, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet L VAN?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Chevrolet L VAN a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other L VAN model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.