1996 Chevrolet Pickup Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Pickup years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet Pickup. That ranks 4th out of 9 Pickup model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (21 complaints, 35%), typically at around 38,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 60owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Chevrolet Pickup 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 21 | 35% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Chevrolet Pickup recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Chevrolet Pickup.
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
- Steering shaft separations (EA97007) — opened Apr 17, 1997, closed Mar 12, 1998.
- Steering shaft separations (PE96076) — opened Dec 18, 1996, closed Apr 17, 1997.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
After receiving a recall notice concerning windshield wipers vehicle was taken into the dealer and service was refused because it is a salvaged vehicle. *ak *tc
Door handles constantly break off. Driver's door is tilted off the hinges. Driver must roll down window to exit vehicle. *ak
The front of the seat belt did not lock. As a result, there was no upper body restraint for the driver or passenger. *ak the dealership would not help resolve this issue. *scc *jb
Consumer states that while driving and with no warning windshield wipers will work intermittently, and it will be hard for the consumer to see during rainy weather. Dealer notified. *ak
The vehicle leaked antifreeze. The consumer suspected the head gasket failed. *jb
Other Chevrolet Pickup years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Pickup | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 Pickup | 17 | 0 |
| 2001 Pickup | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 Pickup | 32 | 0 |
| 1999 Pickup | 39 | 0 |
| 1998 Pickup | 74 | 0 |
| 1997 Pickup | 75 | 0 |
| 1996 | 60 | 0 |
| 1995 Pickup | 79 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet Pickup?
Owners most often report visibility, service brakes, hydraulic, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 21 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet Pickup?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Chevrolet Pickup a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Pickup model years, the 1996 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.