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Body and structurePart report

1996 Chevrolet C1500 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
3%of 229 total for the year
Median mileage
40,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 1996 Chevrolet C1500, 3% of the 229 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 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.

“Clear coat on the paint came off of the finish several years back and I wanted to know if there was any recall on that issue. I take serious pride in my vehicle and if general motors assumes pride in their product as they advertise them to be then they won't mind amending the problem. I have never been made aware of any recall on this problem so any information you can supply to me would be greatly appreciated.”

NHTSA complaint #10219070, filed 2008-02, 40,000 miles

“Failed tailgate cables on 1996 Chevrolet silverago 1/2t pickup. Why are only vehicles starting in 2000 model year being recalled? I had to pay to replace them on my 1996. Many people are complaining about 1994 thru 1998 models that I know.”

NHTSA complaint #10100948, filed 2004-12

“Drivers side door handle keeps breaking off, consumer has taken vehicle in to dealer on several occasions, and they still have not corrected the problem. Consumer feels if in a fire will not be able to get out of vehicle. Consumer has replaced driver inside handle dorr twice due to defectin material.”

NHTSA complaint #8001322, filed 2002-01

“Chevrolet fullsize truck recall tailgate support cables. Gm issued a recall of 2000-2004 silverados for tailgate support cables which are known to rust and fail. The consumer believes the recall should be expanded to at least 1995 vehicle equipped with the cable tailgate hanger since those are also known to rust and break. The consumer had to replace the tailgate cable hanger on his 1996 C1500 2 years after the vehicle was purchased.”

NHTSA complaint #10079302, filed 2004-06

“While drivng on interstate, going about (65) MPH the hood flew up because consumer accidentally struck hood release lever with foot which is located too close to the floorboard. Vehicle has been repaired.”

NHTSA complaint #809011, filed 1997-02

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199683%
199573%
199335%
199237%
1991410%
199029%

Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet C1500

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
58 complaints
Brakes
41 complaints
Seats
21 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
20 complaints
Engine cooling
16 complaints
Electrical system
12 complaints
Fuel system
12 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints
Seat 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 29, 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