1996 Chevrolet 1500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 30%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 113,380miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Chevrolet 1500, 30% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,380 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“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 miles“The throttle on my 1996 chev 4x4 ext.cab short bed pickup sticks forcing me to apply extensive foot pressure to the pedal in order for the vehicle to move forward. This causes the vehicle to lurch forward. I had the problem repaired twice but it returns. I understand that there was a recall on this safety hazard known as throttle cable may contact dash mat . However, the recall did not specifically include my make and model. Thus, I continue to repair without eliminating the safety hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10059910, filed 2004-02“I purchased this truck about 18 months ago and since I have had it I have had to have the fuel pump replaced 5 times by a mechanic shop, costing over $300 each time it was done. It would work for awhile then quit, leaving me stranded in remote areas. I used to be a mechanic before a back injury so I finally pulled the full tank down and pulled the sending unit out. I noticed the gray wire going to the electric fuel pump has melted the coating off the wire and it is loose. I have ordered a complete sending unit and pump and hope it solves the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10137908, filed 2005-09Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet 1500
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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