1996 Chevrolet C Series Transmission and drivetrain 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 transmission and drivetrain of the 1996 Chevrolet C Series, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Transmission has hard shift after zero throttle coastdown. Acts as though line pressure is latched high. Two dealers have been unable to fix even though they are aware of the problem. One dealer told me GM knows of the problem, but is unable or unwilling to fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #717243, filed 2000-01“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 2000-02Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet C Series
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
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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