1996 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silverado 2500 years
- Not enough data 32nd of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. That ranks 32nd out of 32 Silverado 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is latches/locks/linkages (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 80,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 50% | 80,000 | — | — |
| 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 Silverado 2500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado 2500.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet silverado 2500. The contact stated the front doors failed to open on the vehicle. The contact noticed that the door latch was damaged. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger and driver side door latches needed to be…
I purchased a brand new 1996 chevrolet silverado3/4 ton pickup from then camp chevrolet in spokane wa. And started experiencing brake failure in this vehicle almost immediately among many other problems. And finally had to get in touch with the attorney generals office and get an attorney to…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
Owners most often report latches/locks/linkages, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, latches/locks/linkages, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado 2500 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.