1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups Problems
- Complaints
- 22filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 96,123miles, 14 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns 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 C/K Pickups (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups. The part named most often is visibility, with 6 complaints (27% of the total), followed by fuel system (5) and brakes (4). 14 of the complaints include a mileage, and 21% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 96,123 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year. Visibility complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
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 system5 23%
- Brakes4 18%
- Body and structure3 14%
- Engine cooling2 9.1%
- Air bags1 4.5%
Example complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “I have a 1996 chevy pickup. The wipers kept on turning off when raining. I have talked to my local chevy dealer if there was a recall as well chevy company and the both said no. I have seen recalls on this complaint on other vehicles (chevy p/u) on the same year. But my VIN doesn't have a recall. Windshield wiper motor controller circuit board. When I was coming in to work this morning at 0430 in the rain the wiper turned off and would come back on.”
NHTSA complaint #10263308, filed 2009-03, 120,000 milesFuel system: “Dt: the contact stated the fuel injection system failed in the diesel truck. The engine intermittently came to complete stop while driving at 50-60 MPH or while the engine was idling. The dealer changed the electronic diesel control, but the problem recurred. The engine was restarted when the truck came to complete stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10145859, filed 2005-12, 15,000 milesBody and structure: “Was sitting on the tailgate,went to get up, tailgate cables snapped. I fell off with pain to my legs(I have bad knees), and the exterior of the tailgate was damaged by the impact with the bumper.”
NHTSA complaint #10174386, filed 2006-11, 120,787 milesMileage when problems were reported
21% of the 14 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 75,000 and 120,000 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
- 03V159000Apr 28, 2003Visibility › Windshield wiper/washerCovers: Chevrolet C/K Pickups 1994–1997, Suburban 1994–1997, GMC Suburban 1994–1997 +10 more
On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at…
Recall details for the 1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
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. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10250079Jul 1, 2014Fuel system. Special Coverage Adjustment ? Electronic Diesel-Fuel Injection Pump Failure ? Repair/Replace
- 10246566Jul 1, 2014Fuel system. Special Coverage Adjustment ? Electronic Diesel-Fuel Injection Pump Failure ? Repair/Replace
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Other model years of the Chevrolet C/K Pickups
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 14 | 57,018 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 24 | 59,050 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 34 | 77,802 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 37 | 58,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 78 | 69,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 72 | 77,500 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 22 | 96,123 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 23 | 150,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 52 | 105,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 12 | 59,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 7 | 73,798 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 6 | 65,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet C/K Pickups model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups have?
NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups is reported most often?
Visibility is named most often, in 6 complaints (27% of the total), followed by fuel system with 5.
Has the 1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1996 Chevrolet C/K Pickups reported?
Among the 14 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 96,123 miles and the middle half falls between 75,000 and 120,000 miles; 21% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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.