1996 Chevrolet C Series Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 165,151miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1996 Chevrolet C Series (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet C Series. The part named most often is visibility, with 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by air bags (2) and brakes (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 165,151 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 3 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.
- Air bags2 18%
- Brakes2 18%
- Engine cooling2 18%
- Electrical system1 9.1%
- Tires1 9.1%
Example complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Windshield wipers intermittently worked. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recall due to VIN. Feel free to provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #864149, filed 2000-06Air bags: “Consumer was traveling 20mph & driver's airbag deployed. Airbag embraced the consumer in the seat. Dealer doesn't have much to say about the problem. Vehicle was towed to the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #865779, filed 2000-07Brakes: “Vehicle been experiencing intermittent problem with brakes failing to stop vehicle properly whenever brakes were applied in an emergency situation. Dealer notified. *also, front bearing failed, causing damage to mounting bracket and wiring which resulted in a fire.”
NHTSA complaint #857438, filed 2000-02Engine cooling: “Vehicle experiencing a severe oil leakages. Dealer unable to locate the problem. They think it may be caused by the engine rear seal. Please feel free to provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #871685, filed 2000-09Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 161,000 and 169,302 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1996 Chevrolet C Series 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. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 10244945Oct 18, 2023Engine cooling. The following information is provided to clearly explain Isuzuâs policy for control module (engine, transmission, antilock brake, instrument panel, body control, power interface, etc.)…
- 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 C Series
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 17 | 51,900 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1997 | 22 | 60,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 11 | 165,151 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 10 | 74,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 7 | 74,850 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet C Series model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1996 Chevrolet C Series have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet C Series as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1996 Chevrolet C Series is reported most often?
Visibility is named most often, in 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by air bags with 2.
Has the 1996 Chevrolet C Series 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 C Series reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 165,151 miles and the middle half falls between 161,000 and 169,302 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
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.