1996 Chevrolet C1500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%of 229 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the air bags of the 1996 Chevrolet C1500, 4% of the 229 complaints for this model year. 8 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Consumer was traveling about 45mph on highway and he was struck by another vehicle. He was hit by a t-bone fashion. Upon impact, frontal airbags didn't deploy. The dealership was contacted. Driver suffered minor injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #873948, filed 2000-10“While stopping at stop light another vehicle ran a red light smashing into consumer's vehicle broadside. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy . Consumer was injured in accident.”
NHTSA complaint #888682, filed 2001-05“While driving hit bridge rail at curve, went across road & bounced off bridge. Lost control after thrown back on road. Went sideways and then hit a tree, driver's air bag did not deploy. Driver sustained head injury & some bruises.”
NHTSA complaint #812158, filed 1997-05“While driving about 40-45 MPH vehicle was involved in a frontal collision , the vehicle then hit into a ditch head-on and the airbag did not deploy. The dealer & manufacturer will be notified.”
NHTSA complaint #822064, filed 1998-03Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 10 | 4% |
| 1995 | 7 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet C1500
58 complaintsBrakes
41 complaintsSeats
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet C1500
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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