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Engine coolingPart report

1996 Chevrolet C Series Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
18%of 11 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1996 Chevrolet C Series, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year.

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.

“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 2000-09

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199715%
1996218%
1993229%

Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet C Series

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Tires
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology