1996 Chevrolet VAN Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VAN years
- More complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet VAN. That is the most of any VAN model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (11 complaints, 39%). Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 28owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Chevrolet VAN 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 | 11 | 39% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 11% | 116,281 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 11% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 11% | 77,980 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Chevrolet VAN recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Chevrolet VAN.
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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.
Dt*: the contact stated the harness that connects the power to the top of the fuel pump failed causing arcing that burns the connector. This melted the plastic on the inside of the fuel tank and the vehicle stalled. The dealership determined the fuel pump needed to be replaced. Two fuel pumps were…
Dt*: the contact stated that there was gasoline spilling out of the filler neck of the rear fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer determined that the pump in the rear tank failed. The vehicle was not repaired at that time. There is a nhtsa recall # 93v125000…
Dt: the consumer stated the headlights were blinding to other vehicles. The headlights have been adjusted numerous times and have been replaced about 10 times.*ak
2 multi port inj 1intake manifold gasket
1996 chevrolet astro van. We were driving down a busy interstate 65 miles an hour when the front passenger side collapsed. Luckily my husband got the vehicle under control and off of the road, my entire family could have been killed. We learned that it was a torsion bar and that this is a common…
Other Chevrolet VAN years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 VAN | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 VAN | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 VAN | 22 | 0 |
| 1999 VAN | 15 | 0 |
| 1998 VAN | 16 | 0 |
| 1997 VAN | 27 | 0 |
| 1996 | 28 | 0 |
| 1995 VAN | 20 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet VAN?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet VAN?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Chevrolet VAN a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VAN model years, the 1996 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.