1996 Chevrolet S Pickup Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S Pickup years
- Not enough data 5th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet S Pickup. That ranks 5th out of 6 S Pickup model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 60,000 miles. 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 S 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | 20,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Chevrolet S Pickup recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Chevrolet S 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
- 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 read with great interest today that gm is recalling several pickups and suvs for the inadvertent application of abs in low speed stops. I was surprised, however, that my vehicle was not named. I drive a 1996 chevy s-10 pickup, and, on three occasions, have had the abs 'kick in' when doing a very…
Cooling fan clutch failed on my 1996 chevrolet s-10 2.2 l engine vehicle with only 60,000 miles. *ak
Other Chevrolet S Pickup years
← 1995 S Pickup · 1997 S Pickup →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 S Pickup | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 S Pickup | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 S Pickup | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 S Pickup | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 S Pickup | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet S Pickup?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet S Pickup?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Chevrolet S Pickup a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S Pickup model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.