1996 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silverado 1500 years
- Not enough data 31st of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. That ranks 31st out of 32 Silverado 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 29%), typically at around 77,524 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner 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 Silverado 1500 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 | 2 | 29% | 77,524 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 14% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 14% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 14% | 172,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 14% | 150,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
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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 1996 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 65 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond as the brake warning light illuminated. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the brake line was rusted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
1996 chevrolet silverado. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine problems. *smd the consumer noticed anti-freeze on the ground toward the rear of the engine. He took the vehicle took the dealer, but they were unable to find a problem. A gm service manager stated, they were aware of coolant…
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated the cable that holds the spare tire under his vehicle broke causing the tire to fall off. The contact had a flat tire and noticed the cable had broken when he attempted to retrieve the spare tire. He had no idea when the tire…
Upon being applied, the brake pedal was going all the way to the floor of the vehicle. The dealer informed me that this is a known problem with chevy trucks and that it is very common in the states that have snow and ice. They told me that the abs sensors needed to be removed & cleaned. I requested…
VEHICLE'S ABS ENGAGES IN UNWANTED FASHION AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN BRAKING FOR A STOP. EXACTLY DUPLICATES SYMPTOM IN RECALL BELOW. EXTENDS STOPPING DISTANCE AND CRASH POTENTIAL. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 05V379000 VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S): CHEVROLET / AVALANCHE 2002 CHEVROLET / SILVERADO…
Other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 years
← 1995 Silverado 1500 · 1997 Silverado 1500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Silverado 1500 | 117 | 3 |
| 2025 Silverado 1500 | 106 | 0 |
| 2024 Silverado 1500 | 314 | 2 |
| 2023 Silverado 1500 | 387 | 3 |
| 2022 Silverado 1500 | 647 | 6 |
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | 844 | 8 |
| 2020 Silverado 1500 | 742 | 12 |
| 2019 Silverado 1500 | 1,093 | 10 |
| 2018 Silverado 1500 | 521 | 7 |
| 2017 Silverado 1500 | 714 | 7 |
| 2016 Silverado 1500 | 797 | 12 |
| 2015 Silverado 1500 | 1,110 | 11 |
| 2014 Silverado 1500 | 1,436 | 6 |
| 2013 Silverado 1500 | 301 | 2 |
| 2012 Silverado 1500 | 216 | 2 |
| 2011 Silverado 1500 | 563 | 4 |
| 2010 Silverado 1500 | 363 | 3 |
| 2009 Silverado 1500 | 444 | 3 |
| 2008 Silverado 1500 | 914 | 3 |
| 2007 Silverado 1500 | 849 | 2 |
| 2006 Silverado 1500 | 359 | 0 |
| 2005 Silverado 1500 | 525 | 0 |
| 2004 Silverado 1500 | 797 | 0 |
| 2003 Silverado 1500 | 805 | 0 |
| 2002 Silverado 1500 | 509 | 0 |
| 2001 Silverado 1500 | 468 | 0 |
| 2000 Silverado 1500 | 614 | 0 |
| 1999 Silverado 1500 | 587 | 0 |
| 1998 Silverado 1500 | 361 | 0 |
| 1997 Silverado 1500 | 555 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 Silverado 1500 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, seat belts problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado 1500 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.