1996 Chevrolet 1500 Problems
- Complaints
- 20filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 100,825miles, 14 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1996 Chevrolet 1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet 1500. The part named most often is fuel system, with 6 complaints (30% of the total), followed by brakes (4) and engine cooling (3). 14 of the complaints include a mileage, and 7% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 100,825 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Fuel system6 30%
- Brakes4 20%
- Engine cooling3 15%
- Steering2 10%
- Air bags1 5.0%
- Electrical system1 5.0%
- Seats1 5.0%
- Body and structure1 5.0%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “I own a 1996 Chevrolet 1/2 ton p/u and what happened is on my fuel pump sender a few of the wires caught on fire, obviously causing my truck not to work. I got the part replaced, but I am concerned in the fact that I had a fire in my gas tank because of this problem. The person who fixed the fuel pump sender said that he has seen the same problem in another Chevrolet mini-van and has herd of this problem about other Chevrolet vecihicles. He also informed me that he knows the NHTSA has been informed of this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10029319, filed 2003-07, 99,650 milesBrakes: “I was driving on highway and was getting off at a exit ramp and I pressed on the brake pad the pedal went to the floor and I did not have brakes at that point and almost hit the vehicle in front of me I finaly came to a stop and checked to see what the problem was and seen brake fluid everywhere under the wheel well I carefully drove it home taking back roads and going very slow got home after a long scary drive and jacked the truck up replaced the wheel cylinder and was going to bleed the brakes but there was no fluid coming from the brake line noticed the brake fluid dripping off of the…”
NHTSA complaint #10732711, filed 2015-07, 98,000 milesEngine cooling: “The front axle seal keeps leaking. It was replaced six times. Manufacturer was contacted, and no assistance offered. Engine had coolant running out of it. Dealer found water pump leaking. Replaced water pump, serpentine belt and belt tensioner. Fuel pump and power steering unit was also replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10109254, filed 2005-03, 73,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Windshield wipers will be working and then just stop, I have to turn them on and off again several times until they start back and then they only seem to work on the intermitten position. I have contacted cherolet and there is a recall but not for my VIN. I work at a government facitity and we have a Chevrolet truck with the same problem”
NHTSA complaint #10003170, filed 2003-01Mileage when problems were reported
7% of the 14 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 73,000 and 140,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1996 Chevrolet 1500 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Other model years of the Chevrolet 1500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 20 | 100,825 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 134 | 120,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 44 | 80,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 14 | 116,600 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 20 | 70,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1989 | 7 | 98,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 8 | 60,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet 1500 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1996 Chevrolet 1500 have?
NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet 1500 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1996 Chevrolet 1500 is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 6 complaints (30% of the total), followed by brakes with 4.
Has the 1996 Chevrolet 1500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1996 Chevrolet 1500 reported?
Among the 14 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 100,825 miles and the middle half falls between 73,000 and 140,000 miles; 7% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.