1996 Chevrolet C Series Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 18%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 169,302miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 1996 Chevrolet C Series, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 169,302 miles.
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.
“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 2000-07Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 18% |
| 1995 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet C Series
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet C Series
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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