1996 Chevrolet P3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other P3 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet P3. That ranks 3rd out of 3 P3 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is parking brake (1 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Chevrolet P3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking Brake | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Chevrolet P3 recalls (1)
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Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Problem: The engine cooling fan assemblies can break from fatigue caused by engine and/or vehicle induced stresses.
Risk: If this occurs while the hood or engine compartment was open, a person in the vicinity of the engine could be struck by a fan segment and injured.
Fix: Dealers will replace the existing engine cooling fan with a newly released fan assembly having rivets with larger heads.
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.
Parking brake does not hold vehicle stationary when applied while parked. Nlm
Abs light stays on while driving. Dealer hooked vehicle up to diagonostic machine and it read that there is an open sensor on the right front wheel. Manufacturer has been notified. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet P3?
Owners most often report parking brake, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, parking brake, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet P3?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Chevrolet P3 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other P3 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.