1996 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 1, 2008 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Silverado 3500 years
Not enough data 31st of 31 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. That ranks 31st out of 31 Silverado 3500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 80,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1996 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~80,000 mi
Fuel System, Other1 · ~80,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline1100%80,000——
Fuel System, Other1100%80,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

1996 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado 3500.

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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 3500. While driving at any speed, the vehicle shuts off without warning and has to be restarted. Occasionally, the vehicle fails to restart. The vehicle has been taken to a dealer three times and they discovered that the injector pump assembly failed…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Feb 1, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10216683

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, fuel system, other problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1996 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado 3500 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.